Philadelphia Nurses Exhausted, Frustrated As COVID-19 Surges: 'We Want America To Recognize That We're In A Huge Crisis'
On Thursday, National Nurses United will hold a day of action demanding that hospitals do a better job.
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On Thursday, National Nurses United will hold a day of action demanding that hospitals do a better job.
Delaware County has some of the highest COVID numbers in the state.
Delaware Gov. John Carney says its sole purpose is to alleviate the strain on hospitals.
The Poison Control Center at CHOP says it has seen an increase in calls about accidental exposures to the liquid that comes with the home testing kits.
He says getting infected on purpose is like playing with dynamite.
Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday brushed aside questions about whether he will issue more orders for shutdowns as cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 spread quickly and fill Pennsylvania's hospitals with unvaccinated patients.
Masks will be required in indoor public settings beginning Tuesday at 8 a.m., Delaware Gov. John Carney announced Monday afternoon.
In Delaware County, COVID-19 staff shortages are forcing Crozer Health to make major changes.
In both New Jersey and Delaware COVID hospitalizations and deaths have spiked since the holidays.
Gino's Ristorante and Pizzeria on West Main Street in West Norriton is shut down until further notice.
The president of the Pennsylvania teachers' union says dramatic staffing shortages in schools due to COVID is creating chaos.
The Department of Defense awarded a $51 million contract to Goldbelt Security, LLC, "for delivery of over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits."
For some, surviving COVID-19 outside a hospital means finding treatment on their own.
Delaware County currently has the highest case rate in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
In 19 days, patients will now be forced to travel 12 miles to Crozer-Chester Medical Center, which is a 30-minute car ride and at least a 50-minute commute by way of public transportation for those services.
There is a NEXT Weather Alert this Saturday for warm and humid conditions with late afternoon/evening storms.
A fire burning at a warehouse in Gloucester City, New Jersey shut down part of Route 130 in both directions Saturday morning.
A man has died following a hit-and-run crash in the Cobbs Creek section of Philadelphia late Friday night, police say.
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.
A man has died following a hit-and-run crash in the Cobbs Creek section of Philadelphia late Friday night, police say.
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 fire burning at a warehouse in Gloucester City, New Jersey shut down part of Route 130 in both directions Saturday morning.
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.
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.
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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.
A man has died following a crash in the Cobbs Creek section of Philadelphia late Friday night, police say. The crash happened a little after 11 p.m. at the intersection of South 57th and Chestnut streets.
A large fire burning at a scrap metal warehouse in Gloucester City, New Jersey shut down a portion of Route 130 in both directions early Saturday morning.
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.
