Philadelphia Police are looking for identify several teenagers or young men seen in a video attacking and robbing a man in North Philly. The attackers filmed the attack themselves and posted the video on Instagram last week. It has since been taken down, but not before it was forwarded to police. The group can be seen walking down the street with the victim walking towards them. One of the...

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has ordered that all New Jersey residents stay home until further notice. There are some exceptions including obtaining essential goods or services, seeking medical attention, visiting family or close friends, reporting to work, or engaging in outdoor activities. "From day one, we've made a commitment to be guided by the facts and take any action necessary...

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf said Friday night, 3/20, that enforcement of his order to close all non life-sustaining businesses given on Thursday night, 3/19, will be delayed. Enforcement was to begin on Saturday, 3/21, at 12:01 a.m. It will be delayed until Monday, 3/23, at 8 a.m. The delay in enforcement is being attributed to the high volume of waiver requests from businesses. The...

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has released an updated list of 'life-sustaining' and 'non life-sustaining' businesses covered in his closure order. All non life-sustaining businesses were ordered to close on Thursday, 3/19/2020, at 8 p.m. Enforcement will start tonight at midnight. After some criticism on Friday, Wolf moved these types of business to the Open category. All natural resources and...

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A drive-through coronavirus COVID-19 testing site opened on Friday afternoon, 3/20, outside Citizen's Bank Park in South Philadelphia. The Community Based Testing Site will be open from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. each day as long as supplies last. The testing site is open to the public and a doctor's note or prescription is not necessary, however, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is...

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The Philadelphia School District and City officials have come up with a new policy surrounding the distribution of free student meals during the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Parks and Recreation Centers will no longer be distributing a meal at 3 p.m. daily. School sites will now only be handing out meals on Monday and Thursday. However, they will be giving out 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches per...

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all 'non life-sustaining' businesses in the state to close their physical locations tonight Thursday, 3/19, at 8 p.m. If businesses do not comply with the order, enforcement actions will start at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, 3/21, including citations, fines, or license suspensions. "To protect the health and safety of all Pennsylvanians, we need to take more...

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Around 1,000 contract workers at Philadelphia International Airport are expected to be laid off in the coming days due to coronavirus COVID-19. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) says workers will get notices between Thursday and Monday as part of a 'massive layoff.' The workers are contracted by companies and perform jobs such as cabin cleaners, wheelchair aides, line...

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Penn Medicine has confirmed that several employees within their health system across the region have tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19. They did not state an exact number nor say where and what these employees' jobs entail. They say that they identified and contacted any patients and staff that these employees came in contact with.

This is a statement released by...

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President Trump announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development will suspend foreclosures and evictions through April. The administration is working on a $500 billion economic relief plan that would send real checks to millions of Americans. It would come in two waves with the first check sent in early April. The details are still being worked out, and it would have to be...

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