Virus is still spreading ‘too quickly and too widely’ in N.J., Gov. Murphy says; downward trend continues in Pa.; Philly Catholic League pushes back fall sports
The seven-day average of new cases in Pennsylvania fell below 800 on Wednesday for the first time since July 18.

Corona virus daily life pictures outside Liberty Place at 16th and Chestnut St. in Center City Philadelphia streets on Monday, August 3, 2020.
New daily case counts in Philadelphia and statewide in Pennsylvania have started to drop, though cases are rising sharply in Delaware County and officials remain concerned about increases among younger age groups.
New Jersey announced new coronavirus restrictions in response to recent house parties.
Philadelphia public schools will hold classes entirely online until at least November. New Jersey will require all students wear masks. Delaware schools will reopen with a hybrid model of remote and in-person learning.
Expect more recycling delays in the wake of Tuesday’s storm. If your garbage is piling up, here’s where you can take it.