President Joe Biden Announces New COVID-19 Initiative As States Battle Uptick In Cases, Hospitalizations
COVID-19 cases continue to surge throughout the United States, prompting the White House to take action.
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COVID-19 cases continue to surge throughout the United States, prompting the White House to take action.
The Camden County Commission says it wants to build awareness about the problem because the smallest amounts of fentanyl can be deadly.
The Cheltenham School District is dealing with a sharp uptick in COVID-19 cases.
With schools closing and COVID cases spiking locally and nationally, officials are now encouraging people to take rapid tests before attending holiday gatherings.
Health officials are sounding the alarm as hospitals are already near capacity due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
The school says any exams scheduled for Friday will be in-person but any finals scheduled for next week will be remote.
A Philadelphia high school community is mourning the death of a student.
Philadelphia's health commissioner is urging everyone to avoid family gatherings over the next few weeks.
Officials in the Garden State are urging residents to get a COVID-19 booster shot or to get vaccinated if they haven't already.
COVID-19 cases among children are increasing again, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The Red Cross is putting out a call for help, they're desperately low on blood.
Flyers and Sixers fans will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend games at the Wells Fargo Center beginning in 2022.
Alison Beam had served in an acting role since January when Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf tapped her to replace Dr. Rachel Levine, who left for the Biden administration.
The press conference is expected to begin at 1 p.m. and will be streamed on CBSN Philly.
A mask mandate is still in effect for schools, daycares and early childhood education settings in the City of Philadelphia, despite the Pennsylvania Supreme Court throwing out the statewide school mask mandate on Friday
A 16-year-old boy was shot to death inside a Chipotle bathroom on the edge of Temple University's campus as students returned to school for the spring semester.
Entries are being accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, January 16.
Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be mild, but we're tracking storms this week that will bring rain and possibly snow.
Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points, Joel Embiid had 27 and the Philadelphia 76ers used an 80-point first half to beat the Toronto Raptors 115-102.
Brandon Hagel, Jake Guentzel and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning notched their 10th consecutive victory with a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Wawa is closing its store on the 3300 block of Market Street in University City later this month.
A 16-year-old boy was shot to death inside a Chipotle bathroom on the edge of Temple University's campus as students returned to school for the spring semester.
Democratic state Sen. Art Haywood joined clergy for a prayer vigil outside the ICE field office in Philadelphia on Monday.
Police in Allentown shot a women who reportedly threatened officers with a knife at the former Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, the Lehigh County DA's Office said.
A person potentially infected with measles traveled through the Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station earlier this month, city health officials said.
Members of the New Jersey Group 5 state champions, Washington Township, were honored by state legislators Monday.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
The Winslow Township Eagles are soaring thanks to their head coach and former dual-threat quarterback Bill Belton.
Glassboro School District leaders say the policy they enacted last year has helped students with learning and limited distractions.
Video shows how three Woolwich Township police officers worked together to rescue a boy from a lake in Swedesboro, New Jersey.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points, Joel Embiid had 27 and the Philadelphia 76ers used an 80-point first half to beat the Toronto Raptors 115-102.
Brandon Hagel, Jake Guentzel and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning notched their 10th consecutive victory with a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Does Jalen Hurts want Kevin Patullo and A.J. Brown to return for the 2026 season? Here's what the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback said.
Members of the New Jersey Group 5 state champions, Washington Township, were honored by state legislators Monday.
Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in the first of back-to-back meetings between short-handed teams.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware is heading a bipartisan group of congressional leaders who will meet Friday and Saturday with stakeholders in Denmark and Greenland. President Trump has threatened to take over Greenland, which is an autonomous Danish territory. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
A family was forced out of their home Tuesday morning after a fire broke out on West Nedro Avenue near Hope Street in Philadelphia. No one was hurt.
The State of New Jersey is suing EMR Recycling in Camden, blaming them for multiple fires and calling on the company to do more to prevent the fires.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a milder Tuesday.
The shooting happened as students and staff returned to campus for the first day of the spring 2026 semester at Temple University.