Pennsylvania's State-Based Health Insurance Marketplace Extends Enrollment Period Until May 15

Uninsured Pennsylvanians or those affected by COVID-19 now have additional time to enroll in a health insurance plan.

• Feb 17, 2021

West Philadelphia Doctor Charged In Patient's Drug Overdose Death, Fabricated Victim Had Lung Cancer, AG Shapiro Says

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced charges Wednesday against Dr. Walter Wrenn in the March 2019 death of his patient.

• Feb 17, 2021

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Wants To See State Start Process To Legalize Adult-Use Of Marijuana In 2021

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf wants to see the commonwealth begin the process to legalize adult-use of marijuana in 2021.

• Feb 17, 2021

2,000 Bucks County Residents Turned Away From Scheduled COVID Vaccine Appointments Due To Glitches

Following day 1 of COVID vaccinations in Bucks County, questions remain over major glitches that caused double bookings and cancellations of confirmed appointments scheduled.

• Feb 16, 2021

'Real Hope For The Summer': Philly Health Commissioner Predicts Everyone Could Be Vaccinated By End Of July

The announcements came Tuesday from city leaders as there are renewed calls for a mass vaccination site at Lincoln Financial Field.

• Feb 16, 2021

For Elderly People In Philadelphia Region, Finding COVID Vaccine Like Trying To Win The Lottery

COVID-19 vaccines are now funneling through pharmacy chains and hospitals, but getting one, it seems, is like trying to win the Powerball.

• Feb 16, 2021

Dating Isn't Dead In Philadelphia During Pandemic, But Sexually Transmitted Diseases Going Unchecked

In Philadelphia, with some of the highest STD rates in the country, there's been a dramatic drop in people getting tested for STDs.

• Feb 12, 2021

New Jersey To Allow Limited Number Of Parents, Guardians To Attend High School And Youth Sporting Events

New Jersey will allow a limited number of people to attend high school and youth sporting events.

• Feb 12, 2021

COVID In Pennsylvania: Health Officials Order Vaccine Providers To Speed Up After Weeks Of Complaints Of State's Rollout

Providers must administer at least 80% of their allotment of first doses of vaccine within a week of getting them and offer live telephone operators to assist people who can't schedule their appointments online.

• Feb 12, 2021

Gov. Tom Wolf Admits Pennsylvania Not Doing 'Perfect Job' Of Administering COVID Vaccines To Seniors

The governor said supply is ultimately the limiting factor.

• Feb 11, 2021

'We Are Doing What We Can': Bucks County Officials Asking Public To Be Patient With COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Bucks County officials are asking the public to be patient with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, saying they cannot administer vaccine they don't have.

• Feb 11, 2021

Philadelphia School District Moving Forward With Plans To Reopen Schools Despite Pushback From Teachers

Eyewitness News was able to get a look Thursday at some of the COVID-19 prevention measures being put in place in school buildings.

• Feb 11, 2021

'It'll Be Everywhere': Officials Warn There Could Be Hundreds Of UK COVID-19 Variant Cases In Philadelphia Region

The University of Pennsylvania is confirming two students have tested positive for the United Kingdom COVID-19 strain.

• Feb 11, 2021

Fully Vaccinated People Can Skip COVID Quarantines, CDC says

That doesn't mean they should stop taking precautions, the CDC noted in updated guidance.

• Feb 11, 2021

Suburban Students, Teachers Back In Classrooms For Months As Heated Debate Continues In Philadelphia

As heated debates continue in Philadelphia about how to reopen classrooms, in the suburbs, it's already a reality.

• Feb 10, 2021

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