COVID In Pennsylvania: Commonwealth Rolls Out 'Strike Team' To Ease Hospital Crunch
The team, which includes nurses and respiratory therapists, started Saturday night at Grand View Hospital in Sellersville.
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The team, which includes nurses and respiratory therapists, started Saturday night at Grand View Hospital in Sellersville.
As omicron continues to cause labor shortages and disrupt city services, one labor union says mandating vaccines will make the problem worse.
Jefferson Health says it is sending letters to all affected patients.
Three people have died and at least seven others were sickened from the outbreak investigators traced back to Gino's Restaurant and Pizzeria.
COVID-19 cases in the Philadelphia region are trending down, but influenza is on the rise.
In a bold move, the World Health Federation released a policy brief Thursday saying that no amount of alcohol is good for the heart.
It will be open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Murphy on Wednesday announced new requirements for people who work in high-risk health care settings.
The health department says it's an attempt to keep schools open for in-person instruction.
So far, there have been nine confirmed cases and two deaths.
The virus and the vaccine can both cause an inflammation of the heart, but with the vaccine, it's very rare and can be easily treated.
Last week, the Biden administration promised 10 million COVID tests to schools every month. But one local superintendent warns it's not that simple.
The third Monday in January is known as Blue Monday, supposedly the saddest day of the year.
The press conference is expected to begin at 1:45 p.m. and will be streamed on CBSN Philly.
Alarmingly low levels of vaccinations among children, especially in Philadelphia, has the number of COVID cases increasing dramatically.
There is a NEXT Weather Alert this Saturday for warm and humid conditions with late afternoon/evening storms.
Bryson Stott hit a three-run homer, Brandon Marsh added a two-run shot and the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 9-3.
One person in connection with a shooting is in custody after a woman was shot and killed in Center City on Friday.
From incredible musical performances to vibrant community festivals, Philadelphia has it all. Here's a list of things to do in Philly this weekend.
The Endico bags of frozen peas and carrots and mixed vegetables were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida and Washington, D.C.
Cyclists are planning a protest ride in a call for safer bike lanes through Center City, ending at City Hall on Friday.
Pending approval by PennDOT, SEPTA expects service to be fully restored on Sunday, Sept. 14.
From incredible musical performances to vibrant community festivals, Philadelphia has it all. Here's a list of things to do in Philly this weekend.
An anonymous donor is helping cover student loan debts for nurses at Paoli and Lankenau hospitals in Pennsylvania.
A portion of I-95 southbound in Philadelphia reopened after authorities worked to get a trash truck fire under control Friday afternoon.
Over a dozen members of an auto theft ring that stole and resold cars in four states have been indicted, officials say.
Rescue crews are in the water along the Cape May, New Jersey beach in search of a missing swimmer who got in the water Thursday morning.
A 74-year-old woman and two other people were injured when she accidentally crashed into a Tesla dealership in Lawrenceville Township, police said.
As summer winds down, people at the Jersey Shore said they couldn't ask for a better Labor Day weekend.
One person died and another was injured in a crash on Route 206 in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Monday night, police say.
Mendy and Dan Orlando said they really only fight during football season. That's because Mendy is an Eagles fan and Dan is a Cowboys fan.
A 17-year-old was killed and three other people were injured in separate shootings in Wilmington on Labor Day, police said.
Fifth grader Trey Harrison, who was critically injured in a car crash five months ago, is finally heading home from the hospital.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
An anonymous donor is helping cover student loan debts for nurses at Paoli and Lankenau hospitals in Pennsylvania.
The first human case of West Nile virus in Delaware County for 2025 has been identified, the county's health department announced on Tuesday.
A Philadelphia group is collecting plants to bring to CHOP patients.
New Jersey government agencies are urging precautions against the mosquito-borne illness after multiple positive cases in humans.
Millions of strangers are wrapped up in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement. The question is why? Here's the psychology of parasocial relationships.
Philadelphia boutiques and clothing shops are going all in for the Eagles as the 2025 NFL season starts vs. the Cowboys on Thursday.
A free grocery store in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is once again bustling with customers after a nearby fire forced it to close weeks ago.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Pending approval by PennDOT, SEPTA expects service to be fully restored on Sunday, Sept. 14.
A portion of I-95 southbound in Philadelphia reopened after authorities worked to get a trash truck fire under control Friday afternoon.
SEPTA must reverse all cuts and cannot make any more service reductions, a judge ruled Thursday.
Multiple people were hurt in a crash at Broad and Wallace streets Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia, officials said.
SEPTA is looking for outside funding to bring back express trains for Thursday's Eagles game and reduce crowding.
Bryson Stott hit a three-run homer, Brandon Marsh added a two-run shot and the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 9-3.
The Philadelphia Eagles on Friday signed veteran DE Za'Darius Smith and placed fullback Ben VanSumeren on injured reserve.
What's next for the Eagles' Jalen Carter, and did Dak Prescott spit first? Here's what we know about the spit seen around the world.
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
Jalen Carter was ejected from the Eagles-Cowboys game Thursday after he apparently spat on quarterback Dak Prescott.
From incredible musical performances to vibrant community festivals, Philadelphia has it all. Here's a list of things to do in Philly this weekend.
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
"Saquon," a feature-length documentary five years in the making produced by Martin Scorsese, will premiere on Oct. 9, 2025.
Major Twitch and YouTube streamer IShowSpeed visited Philadelphia as part of his "Speed Does America" tour.
Hayden Richard, a Chester-based painter, began a bold piece long before the Eagles lifted the Lombardi Trophy — envisioning a massive bald eagle bringing the championship home.
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.
A woman died after a shooting during rush hour in Center City. Reports first came near 12th and Chestnut. Police say the woman was found there by officers and taken to Jefferson Hospital, which is nearby. She was pronounced dead a short time later.
Cyclists are pleading for more safety measures, including concrete barriers for bike lanes on certain city streets. This demonstration comes just days after a 67-year-old man was hit and killed while riding his bike in Fairmount Park. Nikki DeMentri talked to his family, who were at the rally.
The last day to dine at Pica's in Upper Darby is October 26th.
Eagles All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley inducted into his alma mater's hall of fame in Lehigh Valley. Photojournalist Bill Seiders reports.
Saturday is another warm and humid day in the upper 80’s to near 90. Bill Kelly has the forecast.