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New data released by the city shows Black Philadelphians made up 39% of 78 deaths resulting from COVID-19. White Philadelphians comprised another 29%.

Don’t go out without a mask, we’re urged. Our reporter tried making a few designs, and learned that how you treat your mask is important as well.

A small group of Pa. elected officials endorsed Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. Now that it’s over, they say they’re still committed to its goals.

People all over the world are sharing photos of the view from their windows as they quarantine. Philadelphians are sharing views of rowhouses, roosters and more.

Frustrated applicants complain about long hold times, confusing information from agency representatives, and pervasive uncertainty about whether the program will deliver.

Pennsylvania reported 1,680 new cases of COVID-19 and an additional 70 deaths Wednesday.

Gov. Phil Murphy also emphasized that families should not gather for the upcoming Passover, Easter and Ramadan holidays.

The city is not releasing how many have tested positive, but Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw is not among them.

A second incarcerated person at Delaware’s largest prison has tested positive for coronavirus, the state Department of Correction announced Wednesday afternoon.

The Vermont senator’s announcement makes Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge President Donald Trump in November.

The federal government has ordered the immediate closure of Sandy Hook a day after New Jersey closed all county and state parks. 

After 76 days in lockdown, the Chinese city at the heart of the global pandemic reopened Wednesday, and tens of thousands immediately hopped on trains and planes to leave.

With COVID-19 patients at half of the state’s eldercare facilities, and shortages of staff, PPE endemic, regional cohorts could help slow spread of infection.

Pennsylvania’s divided Legislature is struggling to agree on how to help the commonwealth recover from coronavirus — and who should get the most aid.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, families are adapting the traditional Seder meal for virtual gatherings.