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Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday ordered Philadelphia and five other counties to keep counting ballots in the primary election that arrive by mail for seven days after Tuesday's 8 p.m. deadline.
A continued point of concern about small business owners and employees in attendance was with big box stores and their ability to continue operating under Gov. Tom Wolf's orders.
The governor made that endorsement in a video call with the former vice president on Wednesday morning.
Health officials reported 115 new deaths, bringing the statewide death toll to 4,984.
Gov. Tom Wolf signed the bill into law on Thursday.
Wolf said he has been in touch with major professional organizations including NASCAR, the NFL, NHL, Major League Baseball and others to figure out how they can resume.
Epidemiologists say the close proximity makes it difficult to keep from infecting others, but owners say they are taking preventative measures.
A bill that would allow some Pennsylvania businesses to sell mixed drinks-to-go passed the state Senate last week and the governor is onboard to make it a reality.
Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to make an announcement Friday about more counties in Pennsylvania reopening.
His success in the next challenge — containing the growing resistance to his efforts — is to be determined.
York County authorities announced the charges Tuesday.
Wolf says counties opening prematurely is like "surrendering" to the enemy.
Gov. Tom Wolf will announce that 13 more western counties, including much of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, can shed his most restrictive pandemic orders on movement and businesses next week, joining much of northern Pennsylvania that began emerging Friday.
Health officials have long said the densely-populated area would be among the last in the state to reopen.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania is nearing 49,000 as the death toll has topped 2,500.
At the Ridley Township Marina, managers say customers are relieved and excited to get back on the water.
City and health officials say densely-populated Philadelphia and its more than 11,000 positive coronavirus cases is nowhere near this timeframe.
The online portal comes after the commonwealth received many inquires from people who want to help during the crisis.
Pennsylvania has extended its stay-at-home order until next month.
Pennsylvania will gradually reopen its economy using a "regional, sector-based approach" and a modeling tool that will help public officials decide when it's safe, Gov. Tom Wolf said during a press conference on Friday.
Wolf issued the stay-at-home order for Philadelphia and its surrounding counties, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties.
Gov. Wolf says the cases are in Delaware and Wayne Counties and both patients are isolated in their homes.
The governor said the money would go to programs that are proven to work to reduce gun violence.
Gov. Tom Wolf wants to create a major new program for college scholarships, require public schools to provide full-day kindergarten and pump $1 billion into cleaning up lead and asbestos in aging school buildings in his budget proposal rolled out Tuesday.
As the IRS phases out paper checks, your tax refund could be delayed if you don't give Uncle Sam your direct deposit info.
The Phillies said that, despite the rebrand, the statue of legendary Harry Kalas will remain in its original location.
A late goal from the Los Angeles Kings' Artemi Panarin tied Thursday night's game vs. the Flyers, who emerged victorious in a shootout.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe scored a career high 38 points with 11 assists, and Justin Edwards added 32 points as the 76ers beat the Sacramento Kings 139-118.
It's been 200 years, or over 10,000 Sunday services, since Monumental Baptist Church was founded.
A crash has closed Route 73 near Lincoln Drive in Marlton, Evesham Township.
As the IRS phases out paper checks, your tax refund could be delayed if you don't give Uncle Sam your direct deposit info.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Phillies said that, despite the rebrand, the statue of legendary Harry Kalas will remain in its original location.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
It's been 200 years, or over 10,000 Sunday services, since Monumental Baptist Church was founded.
Five Philadelphia men were convicted in connection with a violent carjacking ring, where they would allegedly ship the stolen cars to Africa for resale.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to decades behind bars for a 2024 shooting near the Dominican festival in Allentown.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
A crash has closed Route 73 near Lincoln Drive in Marlton, Evesham Township.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Police in South Jersey are looking for two people caught on camera stealing a high-performance Dodge Charger Daytona from a driveway in Washington Township.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
A crash has closed Route 73 near Lincoln Drive in Marlton, Evesham Township.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
The Phillies said that, despite the rebrand, the statue of legendary Harry Kalas will remain in its original location.
A late goal from the Los Angeles Kings' Artemi Panarin tied Thursday night's game vs. the Flyers, who emerged victorious in a shootout.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe scored a career high 38 points with 11 assists, and Justin Edwards added 32 points as the 76ers beat the Sacramento Kings 139-118.
David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Many taxpayers are seeing larger refunds this season, but ignoring one step could significantly delay your money for months. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips from the IRS to make sure you get your refund quickly.
Spring is about to...well, spring warmer temperatures on us. The season officially starts at 10:46 a.m. Friday with the vernal equinox, and temperatures in the Philadelphia area will hit the 60s before some shower chances Friday night. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.
It's about to be raining threes in South Philly, with four first-round NCAA March Madness men's basketball games happening Friday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Meanwhile, Villanova's men's and women's teams are in San Diego and Baton Rouge, respectively, for their first-round games.
The Quakertown, Pennsylvania, teenagers seen in videos in a brawl with a local police chief — after they walked out of school to protest ICE — will be in court Friday. An attorney representing one of the students said he expects charges to be dismissed. Brandon Goldner reports.
A serious crash appeared to have shut down Route 73 in both directions near Lincoln Drive in Evesham Township, New Jersey Friday morning. Josh Sanders is at our Pulse Desk with the latest information and images from Chopper 3.