With COVID-19 Cases On Rise Again, Pennsylvania Officials Concerned About Thanksgiving Surge
While there are a growing number of breakthrough cases, most new infections are predominately among people who are not vaccinated.
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While there are a growing number of breakthrough cases, most new infections are predominately among people who are not vaccinated.
The court ruling sided 4-1 with the ranking Republican in the state Senate and others who sued to challenge the masking order.
Murphy said the more school children get vaccinated, the sooner the state can lift the state mask mandate.
Philadelphia's acting health commissioner says there might be some initial delays plenty of the lower dose pediatric vaccine administered.
The administration told employees that five days of "verification leave" can be used between Dec. 20 and March 31.
The district says student-athletes will continue to be tested twice per week until they present proof of vaccination by the deadlines.
The center accepts all forms of insurance and offers a sliding fee scale if you are uninsured.
Authorization from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is needed before they'll be available.
Officials in New Jersey say they're ready to vaccinate younger children and will add mega sites to make accessibility easier.
Powell was elderly and immunocompromised, two of the primary components that make COVID-19 deadly, even for people who are fully vaccinated.
Efforts are underway to increase vaccines in communities where hesitancy continues to be a problem in Pennsylvania.
About 85% of nursing home workers in Philly have received at least one dose of vaccine, but the city says that needs to be at 100% by Friday.
Pennsylvania officials boast of good vaccination rates. Still, the state has more new cases of COVID every day than almost every other state.
Merck said Monday it is seeking US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization for its experimental antiviral Covid-19 treatment, molnupiravir.
Breakthrough infections between Sept. 5 and Oct. 4 represented 26% of more than 135,000 new infections and nearly 5,000 hospital admissions.
Councilmember Alan Domb wants to keep outdoor dining permanent, but Council President Darrell Clarke is proposing a six-month extension.
Pfizer and BioNTech said Thursday they are seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
The CDC says anyone who is unvaccinated should avoid air travel, stay with people in their own households and celebrate holidays virtually.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting the flu shot by the end of October.
This South Jersey woman is on the frontlines of fighting cancer, but it was her friends and colleagues at work who made the difference.
There's been a potentially major advancement in the efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Almost 70% of Pennsylvania is fully vaccinated, but the state continues to have a high number of daily COVID-19 infections.
The House and Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to add another six months to a prior extension they granted.
Penn Vet is trying to coordinate care so pet owners aren't scrambling to find veterinary care for their pets.
Gauravjit Singh, 26, faces up to 20 years in prison when he's sentenced on Feb. 10.
An alert sent by Brown University told students to lock doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice.
President Trump said in a Truth Social post that it was an "ISIS attack against the U.S." and Syria and that there will be "very serious retaliation."
Joel Embiid scored a season-high 39 points, Paul George had 23 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 115-105.
Snow is expected to begin Saturday night across the entire Philadelphia region.
A judge in New Jersey agreed to release Mark Paulino from jail while he awaits a criminal trial for child pornography charges.
Snow is expected to begin Saturday night across the entire Philadelphia region.
An alert sent by Brown University told students to lock doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice.
President Trump said in a Truth Social post that it was an "ISIS attack against the U.S." and Syria and that there will be "very serious retaliation."
Joel Embiid scored a season-high 39 points, Paul George had 23 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 115-105.
A judge in New Jersey agreed to release Mark Paulino from jail while he awaits a criminal trial for child pornography charges.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
Police are searching for suspects they say were involved in a string of robberies across three Philadelphia neighborhoods Friday.
An administration mix-up caused personal information like Social Security numbers and bank account info to be mailed out to the wrong recipients.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
Auction house Stacks Bowers sold three U.S. pennies (one made of 24K gold) for 26 million times their cash value.
A judge in New Jersey agreed to release Mark Paulino from jail while he awaits a criminal trial for child pornography charges.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
A fire at the Mansion Apartments in Pine Hill, Camden County, destroyed two units. It's being investigated as possible arson, according to a source.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
Joel Embiid scored a season-high 39 points, Paul George had 23 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 115-105.
Current and former Eagles and Phillies players will be available for autographs at the Philadelphia Sports Cards and Sports Memorabilia show this weekend.
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill signing.
Mark Stone scored his second goal of the game 2:47 into overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Kyle Schwarber has signed a $150 million, five-year deal to stay with the Phillies just before the expected birth of a daughter.
Philadelphia will ring in the new year with LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and other musical acts in front of the Art Museum on New Year's Eve.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
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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.
Animal shelters around the Philadelphia region are hoping you can give pets new homes for the holidays. Ray Strickland meets many of the adorable, friendly dogs available for adoption through the Brandywine Valley SPCA and learns more about how you can adopt.
While influenza activity is low in the country overall, some states have been identified by the CDC as hotspots for the flu, including New Jersey.
A fire at 8th Street and Snyder Avenue damaged the headquarters of the Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance Center building, and the cause is still under investigation. Jan Carabeo has your latest headlines with more on the NEXT Weather Alert for snow from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.
A storm bringing snow and possibly starting as rain arrives Saturday night in the Philadelphia region. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza breaks down snow totals and the blast of frigid air that will follow this storm and keep the snow on the ground.
Guests enjoy the holiday magic at Storybook Land in Eggharbor Township, New Jersey. Dan Snyder reports.