Public Health

Philly is one of the worst cities for asthma suffers, but studies are showing it’s not a big COVID-19 risk factor.

Pennsylvania’s new application for self-employed and gig workers saw 50,000 applications over the weekend.

As data emerges on the spectrum of symptoms caused by COVID-19, it's clear that people with chronic health conditions are being hit harder.

Pa. officials encourage fishing and boating close to home, with social distancing and no equipment sharing. The Rivercast predicts the water’s quality.

Fellows at the People’s Paper Co-op in Philadelphia, a collective that helps advocate for incarcerated women, are writing tips to fight isolation blues.

Advocates worry that school districts will begin offering limited support to special education students. They’re especially worried about families waiving their rights.

Toilet paper manufacturers in Pa. say they’re rushing to keep supply from wiping out — and are still surprised by their turn in the spotlight.

For many young people sheltering at home means missing milestones and public recognition of their achievements.

Pa. residents will have one more way to buy wine and liquor starting Monday. Here’s how to do it and a list of the new curbside pickup locations.

Everyone wants life to get back to normal, to have their hair cut or get a sunburn at a baseball game, to go to work, and walk shoulder-to-shoulder in a park.

As boating season nears in New Jersey, marinas, boatyards, and marine manufactures will be allowed to operate amid the ongoing pandemic.

People inside tell of dangerously cramped conditions, lack of cleaning supplies and lots of infighting.

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine signed an order Wednesday to protect workers and customers at companies that are still permitted to conduct business in person.

Co-founder of the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Shay hosted a weekly show on several stations over a long career. WHYY-FM was his home for about 15 years.

U.S. officials have included this stipulation to hospitals and clinics: They are not permitted to foist surprise medical bills on COVID-19 patients.