Coronavirus Pandemic

Last year, Richard Gordon, who is now the principal of Paul Robeson High School for Human Services in West Philadelphia, was named the National Principal of the Year.

Along with the trauma and isolation of this past year, some students also found a new, and urgent, sense of community.

Congress approved $47B to help struggling renters avoid eviction. But that money isn't reaching many who need it. And a CDC eviction moratorium expires at the end of June.

Republicans said terminating the emergency order was what Pennsylvanians demanded when they granted the legislative branch new powers during the May primary.

SEPTA lifted capacity limits on transit last week, yet signs of social distancing mandates remain. Not everyone is unhappy that the habit could survive.

The information, contained in an active Google spreadsheet, includes the names of people who were potentially infected with the coronavirus.

Vaccinated Philadelphians will no longer need to wear masks indoors, except in certain settings, like public transportation, schools, city courts.

COVID-19 vaccines are effective and state officials have the data to prove it. Of more than two million residents who were fully vaccinated, a small fraction got the virus.

All the states with the highest adult vaccination rates went to President Biden in the 2020 election. But the vaccine divide is not just about politics.

At the Please Touch Museum Tuesday, Philadelphia and Pa. health officials discussed safety guidelines for children who can’t get the vaccine yet.

The governor was often peeved last year when residents were being told to quarantine when visiting New Jersey or Pennsylvania. This year he’s optimistic that won’t happen.

For some, loosening mask restrictions have become a source of stress and uncertainty — a sign of the erosion of trust that’s occurred during the pandemic.

If you’re living in a part of Trenton, Camden, or Atlantic City with low vaccination rates, you might get a knock on your door this week from a state volunteer.

A new grant program helps Delaware businesses offer vaccinated folks incentives like free food or discounts. It’s designed to help those hardest hit by lockdown.

There will be three drawings in June and July, with the first one on June 21. There is a total of $400,000 in giveaways, including cash prizes.