NYC will extend its suspension of alternate side parking
NEW YORK, NY — New York City will extend its suspension of alternate side parking regulations as residents are encouraged to stay inside and limit time outside to essential purposes, which don’t include having to moving one’s car. Suspension of alternate side parking will continue…
Construction get the green light to continue working in Washington
OLYMPIA, WA — Washington has reached the first step in the state’s plan to begin reopening the economy, allowing for existing construction projects to resume with added precautions, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Friday. Most commercial and residential construction projects were halted under the governor’s “Stay…
72-hour virtual prayer marathon amid the new coronavirus pandemic in Denver, CO
DENVER, CO — Faith-based leaders across Denver’s metro area are coming together this weekend for a 72-hour virtual prayer marathon amid the new coronavirus pandemic. The event, Denver Prays, will include one-hour prayer sessions around the clock on Zoom. Led by dozens of faith-based leaders,…
Coronavirus kills more than 60 NYC educators
NEW YORK CITY — More than 60 New York City educators have lost their lives to novel coronavirus, the Department of Education announced Monday. Sixty-three paraprofessionals, teachers, and school staffers had died from COVID-19 as of April 17, said DOE spokesperson Miranda Barbot. “Each of…
Councilman called to open LA streets to residents during COVID-19 pandemic
LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin called Monday for the city’s streets to be more open for residents to walk and bike during the coronavirus pandemic. Bonin said his office has received an increasing number of requests from residents, especially seniors…
Doctors advise the importance of children physically active during COVID-19 pandemic
Doctors have stressed the importance of children remaining physically active in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, hoping to prevent kids from tumbling down a dangerous, unhealthy path due to the absence of school and structure. “The important thing that I would push is a…
Warm weather is keeping Chicago residents inside
CHICAGO, IL — While Chicagoans are being asked to stay home to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, the warm weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday is sparking concerns about whether residents will be able to maintain social distancing. According to the National Weather…
More than 1,000 COVID-19 cases confirmed in San Diego
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — More than 1,000 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed in San Diego County. County health officials Friday announced 146 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and an additional death from the disease, bringing the region’s totals to 1,112 cases…
Pennsylvania expanding stay-at-home order across more counties
HARRISBURG, PA —Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has issued a stay-at-home order across the Philadelphia region as the next step in the state’s effort to curb the spread of the new coronavirus. During an afternoon press conference, Wolf announced the stay-at-home order for Philadelphia and its…
COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in the state of Washington
SEATTLE, WA — COVID-19 is hitting the state of Washington hard. The total number of illnesses linked to the new coronavirus in Washington jumped by nearly 200 Thursday, as state health officials reported seven more deaths connected to COVID-19. At least 1,376 patients have tested…