CLOSE Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Many government offices in the Des Moines metro remain closed seven months into spread of the coronavirus in Iowa, but some cities are finding creative ways to continue offering services to residents. Some have formed curbside library checkouts. Others are offering in-person […]

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG) – After months of operating well under capacity, restaurants and bars are allowed to fully reopen in Florida. For businesses in South Walton, the pandemic hit hard. “At 50 percent, you’re not doing what you’re supposed to be doing when you’re at 100 percent, and of […]

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Reopening Montclair’s public schools amid the coronavirus crisis hasn’t been an easy task. In fact, it’s been “tremendous.” But according to Superintendent Jonathan Ponds, the district’s teachers and staff members have been acing the test so far. Last week, Montclair kicked off one of the most unique […]

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. One thing is clear as students return to some college and university campuses amid the coronavirus pandemic: It will be very tricky to get this right. Public health experts are concerned that attempts to start in-person classes too soon […]

(Bloomberg) — Governor Andrew Cuomo’s decision on whether to reopen New York City’s schools is among the most consequential he has had to make in months of grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic. Beyond the risks to public health, at stake is the education of 1.1 million students, the livelihoods of […]

With coronavirus cases spiking in dozens of states, the prospect of anything resembling a normal school year is fading fast. Schools can’t safely reopen if infections are exploding in the communities they serve. But in regions where the pandemic appears to be under control, it is most important to get […]

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Illinois State University’s first attempt to articulate its vision for reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic this fall didn’t sit well with everyone. The plan, dubbed “Redbirds Return” after the central Illinois college’s mascot, drew swift criticism from faculty after it was shared in early June, prompting instructors to draft their […]

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department plans to reopen pools this summer in a phased approach. Mercer Pool currently is open to the public for reserved lap swim, water walking, and open swim. Both residents of Iowa City and non-residents can make reservations, which cost $4 per person, per […]

Universal Studios Hollywood planning grand reopening this April Universal Studios Hollywood has announced they are planning to resume operations and welcome guests back to the theme park beginning on Friday, April 16. The occasion will commence with a special park preview for Annual and Season Pass Members starting on Thursday, […]