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Many people are out of work and schools are closed, but some people actually think it's OK to play basketball.
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Many people are out of work and schools are closed, but some people actually think it's OK to play basketball.
Officials say there are probably many more because some don't get tested and several facilities are no longer reporting numbers.
Health officials reported 1,579 new cases, bringing the statewide total to 14,559.
Delaware Gov. John Carney is trying to keep people from other states from visiting "The First State," and possibly disregarding the state's call for social distancing and other precautions.
Proof of township residency will be required.
CBS3 continues to check in on the health care workers on the front lines of the fight to contain the coronavirus.
The ShopRite on 24th Street and Oregon Avenue says an associate has tested positive for COVID-19.
Chester County will be the first in Pennsylvania to undertake such a test.
Brown says there are currently 46 confirmed positive cases within the SEPTA union.
The number of positive tests are higher in poorer neighborhoods.
A department spokesperson said neither the city nor police department would provide that information.
One of the first local patients to get the medication is now home after being on a ventilator for more than two weeks.
With more than 3,700 positive cases in the city and daily growth expected, health officials announced the closure of one of the largest testing sites in South Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park.
Health officials reported 1,470 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to 12,980.
Coronavirus testing resumes Sunday in Montgomery County.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
Montgomery County on Monday kicked off America's semiquincentennial week with a birthday bash celebrating Valley Forge National Historical Park.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Workers at Philadelphia's largest unionized hotel have reached a tentative agreement to end a nine-day strike.
A dangerous heat wave arrives in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
Montgomery County on Monday kicked off America's semiquincentennial week with a birthday bash celebrating Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
Workers at Philadelphia's largest unionized hotel have reached a tentative agreement to end a nine-day strike.
With multiple days of triple-digit heat in the forecast, organizers for Philadelphia's America 250 celebrations and FIFA Fan Festival are making changes to some outdoor plans.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Phillies have three finalists for a starting job on the National League team: Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Ahead of the Salute to Independence parade in Philadelphia on Friday, reporter Nikki DeMentri got a behind-the-scenes look at some of the floats as crews prepare them for the big event.
Five days before America's official 250th birthday party, one Pennsylvania county kicked off the week celebrating both the semiquincentennial and Valley Forge National Historical Park's 50th birthday party.
Chopper 3 was over what remains of the 1930s farmhouse on Highview Road in Hilltown Township, near Sellersville, Monday morning. The property was featured in Philadelphia Magazine back in 2022 after undergoing a major renovation and redesign.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring boxing legend "Smokin'" Joe Frazier stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art, placing one of the city's most beloved athletes at one of its most recognizable landmarks. CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sanders reports.
There is a chance that this could be the hottest heat wave in recorded history in Philadelphia, and city health officials are warning residents to take it seriously. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
