Pranshu VermaWhat I DoPranshu Verma covers politics in New Jersey, with a focus on how elected officials and power brokers misuse their authority.(215) 854-5927On a hot and stormy fifth day of protests, Philadelphians say they’re hopeful for lasting change“It’s not a one-day thing, it’s not a one-week thing, it’s not a one-month thing,” said Sam Barton, a protest organizer.Justine McDaniel, Anna Orso, Pranshu Verma, and Juliana Feliciano Reyes June 4, 2020Link copied to clipboardAfter years of pent-up anger, Philadelphia erupts It came as no surprise that years of unresolved racial tensions spilled into chaos on Saturday -- or that the statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo served as the backdrop.David Gambacorta, Mensah M. Dean, and Pranshu Verma May 31, 2020Link copied to clipboardN. Wildwood restaurant/bar owners fume over outdoor dining ban; Dr. Fauci surprises Swarthmore graduates; U.S. nears 100,000 deathsAnd a South Jersey church defies Gov. Phil Murphy's shutdown order, conducting Sunday service with only those in the pews wearing masks.Pranshu Verma May 25, 2020Link copied to clipboardCoronavirus trends are ‘quite encouraging’ in Philly as N.J. allows in-person car sales, bike service to resumePennsylvania also revealed new data Tuesday on coronavirus cases and deaths in long-term care facilities, and reported the state’s first confirmed pediatric COVID-19 death.Justine McDaniel, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 20, 2020Link copied to clipboardProtesters urge Philadelphia archdiocese to resume in-person MassThe Archdiocese of Philadelphia suspended public Masses March 18 in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. A Pennsylvania antiabortion group claims this has deprived the faithful of spiritual sustenance.Pranshu Verma May 18, 2020Link copied to clipboardN.J. and Philadelphia are moving toward reopening, though officials still don’t know exactly when it will happenNew cases of the virus and related hospitalizations in Philadelphia continued to decrease, with 224 additional cases and 15 deaths reported Tuesday.Justine McDaniel, Pranshu Verma, and Laura McCrystal May 13, 2020Link copied to clipboardOfficials urge residents to ‘stay the course’ as coronavirus statistics improve “If we want to get to the point where we can safely reopen,” said Philadelphia Health Commissioner Thomas Farley on Thursday, “we need to just keep doing what we’re doing.”Justine McDaniel, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 7, 2020Link copied to clipboardEn Camden, la policía y los manifestantes toman el mismo sendero después de la muerte de George Floyd"No trataron de utilizar su autoridad para controlar a las multitudes", dijo Yolanda Deaver, de 36 años, la organizadora de la marcha sobre la policía de Camden. "Hicieron que fuera sobre la gente, sobre cómo nos sentimos. Nos apoyaron".Pranshu Verma and Traducido del inglés por Jesenia De Moya Correa June 2, 2020Link copied to clipboardN.J. and Delaware approve outdoor graduations, lift other restrictions as Pa. moves cautiouslyAs Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware take more steps toward reopening, officials say infection-rate data is promising but warn residents not to backslide.Justine McDaniel, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 27, 2020Link copied to clipboardPa. health secretary recommends those under stay-at-home order don’t go to the Shore for Memorial DayGov. Tom Wolf planned to announce a new group of counties cleared to move from the state’s red to yellow phase for reopening on Friday, and said Thursday he also hoped to name the state’s first counties that would go from yellow to green and enter the state’s least-restrictive phase of reopening.Justine McDaniel, Pranshu Verma, and Erin McCarthy May 21, 2020Link copied to clipboard‘Don’t go to the beach,’ health official tells Philly residents; Wolf questions reopening of Shore townsCity Health Commissioner Thomas Farley worries that Shore visitors might bring virus back to the mainland.Anthony R. Wood, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 19, 2020Link copied to clipboardUber requiring drivers and riders to wear masks starting MondayUber will require all drivers and riders to wear masks starting Monday, as part of a series of measures to protect customers and employees from contracting the coronavirus.Pranshu Verma May 17, 2020Link copied to clipboardEssential workers talk risk fears; N.J. to receive remdesivir shipment; 2 Pa. counties to defy Gov. Wolf’s orderWith the nation looking to reopen, residents across the country try to maintain social distance while celebrating Mother's Day.Pranshu Verma and Chris Palmer May 11, 2020Link copied to clipboardPositive signs for the coronavirus infection rate in Pa. and N.J., though the states’ governors are holding firm on reopening plans"Let’s keep at it, because our vigilance is working, it’s paying off, and it needs to keep paying off," said N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy.Justine McDaniel, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 6, 2020Link copied to clipboardIn Camden, police and protesters take a different path after George Floyd’s killing“They didn’t try to use their authority to control the crowds," march organizer Yolanda Deaver, 36, said of Camden police. “They made it about the people, about how we feel. They stood with us.”Pranshu Verma May 31, 2020Link copied to clipboardAt the Jersey Shore, brisk winds, sparse crowds, and worry for what’s aheadMorey’s Pier still jutted into the Atlantic, but the amusement rides sat empty, and the Ferris wheel farther south on beach didn’t spinJeff Gammage, Erin Arvedlund, and Pranshu Verma May 25, 2020Link copied to clipboardAmid coronavirus progress, ‘still very real risk’; get used to wearing a mask, Philly health leader says Pennsylvania is working out whether or how professional sports can resume, recipients of SNAP benefits will soon be able to get grocery delivery, and testing continues to expand in New Jersey.Justine McDaniel, Pranshu Verma, and Laura McCrystal May 21, 2020Link copied to clipboardTrump wants live sports back and fans 'practically standing on top of each other’; Jersey Shore beaches reopen in preparation for Memorial Day weekendSaturday's glorious weather drew surging numbers onto the Ocean City boardwalk, where few wore protective masks despite official guidance, a situation likely to become more common as summer temperatures make face coverings uncomfortable.Pranshu Verma May 18, 2020Link copied to clipboardN.J. ready for curbside pickup; counties and Trump notwithstanding, Pa. holding to timetable Pressure to reopen continues, but talk of revolt in Pennsylvania backs off.Anthony R. Wood, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 14, 2020Link copied to clipboardWords of encouragement from an aged World War II vet, as the Philly region passes a quiet Mother’s Day“Hang in there," the 95-year-old Army veteran advised. "Good days are coming ahead.”Jeff Gammage and Pranshu Verma May 11, 2020Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
On a hot and stormy fifth day of protests, Philadelphians say they’re hopeful for lasting change“It’s not a one-day thing, it’s not a one-week thing, it’s not a one-month thing,” said Sam Barton, a protest organizer.Justine McDaniel, Anna Orso, Pranshu Verma, and Juliana Feliciano Reyes June 4, 2020Link copied to clipboard
On a hot and stormy fifth day of protests, Philadelphians say they’re hopeful for lasting change“It’s not a one-day thing, it’s not a one-week thing, it’s not a one-month thing,” said Sam Barton, a protest organizer.Justine McDaniel, Anna Orso, Pranshu Verma, and Juliana Feliciano Reyes June 4, 2020Link copied to clipboard
After years of pent-up anger, Philadelphia erupts It came as no surprise that years of unresolved racial tensions spilled into chaos on Saturday -- or that the statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo served as the backdrop.David Gambacorta, Mensah M. Dean, and Pranshu Verma May 31, 2020Link copied to clipboard
After years of pent-up anger, Philadelphia erupts It came as no surprise that years of unresolved racial tensions spilled into chaos on Saturday -- or that the statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo served as the backdrop.David Gambacorta, Mensah M. Dean, and Pranshu Verma May 31, 2020Link copied to clipboard
N. Wildwood restaurant/bar owners fume over outdoor dining ban; Dr. Fauci surprises Swarthmore graduates; U.S. nears 100,000 deathsAnd a South Jersey church defies Gov. Phil Murphy's shutdown order, conducting Sunday service with only those in the pews wearing masks.Pranshu Verma May 25, 2020Link copied to clipboard
N. Wildwood restaurant/bar owners fume over outdoor dining ban; Dr. Fauci surprises Swarthmore graduates; U.S. nears 100,000 deathsAnd a South Jersey church defies Gov. Phil Murphy's shutdown order, conducting Sunday service with only those in the pews wearing masks.Pranshu Verma May 25, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Coronavirus trends are ‘quite encouraging’ in Philly as N.J. allows in-person car sales, bike service to resumePennsylvania also revealed new data Tuesday on coronavirus cases and deaths in long-term care facilities, and reported the state’s first confirmed pediatric COVID-19 death.Justine McDaniel, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 20, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Coronavirus trends are ‘quite encouraging’ in Philly as N.J. allows in-person car sales, bike service to resumePennsylvania also revealed new data Tuesday on coronavirus cases and deaths in long-term care facilities, and reported the state’s first confirmed pediatric COVID-19 death.Justine McDaniel, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 20, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Protesters urge Philadelphia archdiocese to resume in-person MassThe Archdiocese of Philadelphia suspended public Masses March 18 in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. A Pennsylvania antiabortion group claims this has deprived the faithful of spiritual sustenance.Pranshu Verma May 18, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Protesters urge Philadelphia archdiocese to resume in-person MassThe Archdiocese of Philadelphia suspended public Masses March 18 in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. A Pennsylvania antiabortion group claims this has deprived the faithful of spiritual sustenance.Pranshu Verma May 18, 2020Link copied to clipboard
N.J. and Philadelphia are moving toward reopening, though officials still don’t know exactly when it will happenNew cases of the virus and related hospitalizations in Philadelphia continued to decrease, with 224 additional cases and 15 deaths reported Tuesday.Justine McDaniel, Pranshu Verma, and Laura McCrystal May 13, 2020Link copied to clipboard
N.J. and Philadelphia are moving toward reopening, though officials still don’t know exactly when it will happenNew cases of the virus and related hospitalizations in Philadelphia continued to decrease, with 224 additional cases and 15 deaths reported Tuesday.Justine McDaniel, Pranshu Verma, and Laura McCrystal May 13, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Officials urge residents to ‘stay the course’ as coronavirus statistics improve “If we want to get to the point where we can safely reopen,” said Philadelphia Health Commissioner Thomas Farley on Thursday, “we need to just keep doing what we’re doing.”Justine McDaniel, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 7, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Officials urge residents to ‘stay the course’ as coronavirus statistics improve “If we want to get to the point where we can safely reopen,” said Philadelphia Health Commissioner Thomas Farley on Thursday, “we need to just keep doing what we’re doing.”Justine McDaniel, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 7, 2020Link copied to clipboard
En Camden, la policía y los manifestantes toman el mismo sendero después de la muerte de George Floyd"No trataron de utilizar su autoridad para controlar a las multitudes", dijo Yolanda Deaver, de 36 años, la organizadora de la marcha sobre la policía de Camden. "Hicieron que fuera sobre la gente, sobre cómo nos sentimos. Nos apoyaron".Pranshu Verma and Traducido del inglés por Jesenia De Moya Correa June 2, 2020Link copied to clipboard
En Camden, la policía y los manifestantes toman el mismo sendero después de la muerte de George Floyd"No trataron de utilizar su autoridad para controlar a las multitudes", dijo Yolanda Deaver, de 36 años, la organizadora de la marcha sobre la policía de Camden. "Hicieron que fuera sobre la gente, sobre cómo nos sentimos. Nos apoyaron".Pranshu Verma and Traducido del inglés por Jesenia De Moya Correa June 2, 2020Link copied to clipboard
N.J. and Delaware approve outdoor graduations, lift other restrictions as Pa. moves cautiouslyAs Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware take more steps toward reopening, officials say infection-rate data is promising but warn residents not to backslide.Justine McDaniel, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 27, 2020Link copied to clipboard
N.J. and Delaware approve outdoor graduations, lift other restrictions as Pa. moves cautiouslyAs Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware take more steps toward reopening, officials say infection-rate data is promising but warn residents not to backslide.Justine McDaniel, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 27, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Pa. health secretary recommends those under stay-at-home order don’t go to the Shore for Memorial DayGov. Tom Wolf planned to announce a new group of counties cleared to move from the state’s red to yellow phase for reopening on Friday, and said Thursday he also hoped to name the state’s first counties that would go from yellow to green and enter the state’s least-restrictive phase of reopening.Justine McDaniel, Pranshu Verma, and Erin McCarthy May 21, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Pa. health secretary recommends those under stay-at-home order don’t go to the Shore for Memorial DayGov. Tom Wolf planned to announce a new group of counties cleared to move from the state’s red to yellow phase for reopening on Friday, and said Thursday he also hoped to name the state’s first counties that would go from yellow to green and enter the state’s least-restrictive phase of reopening.Justine McDaniel, Pranshu Verma, and Erin McCarthy May 21, 2020Link copied to clipboard
‘Don’t go to the beach,’ health official tells Philly residents; Wolf questions reopening of Shore townsCity Health Commissioner Thomas Farley worries that Shore visitors might bring virus back to the mainland.Anthony R. Wood, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 19, 2020Link copied to clipboard
‘Don’t go to the beach,’ health official tells Philly residents; Wolf questions reopening of Shore townsCity Health Commissioner Thomas Farley worries that Shore visitors might bring virus back to the mainland.Anthony R. Wood, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 19, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Uber requiring drivers and riders to wear masks starting MondayUber will require all drivers and riders to wear masks starting Monday, as part of a series of measures to protect customers and employees from contracting the coronavirus.Pranshu Verma May 17, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Uber requiring drivers and riders to wear masks starting MondayUber will require all drivers and riders to wear masks starting Monday, as part of a series of measures to protect customers and employees from contracting the coronavirus.Pranshu Verma May 17, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Essential workers talk risk fears; N.J. to receive remdesivir shipment; 2 Pa. counties to defy Gov. Wolf’s orderWith the nation looking to reopen, residents across the country try to maintain social distance while celebrating Mother's Day.Pranshu Verma and Chris Palmer May 11, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Essential workers talk risk fears; N.J. to receive remdesivir shipment; 2 Pa. counties to defy Gov. Wolf’s orderWith the nation looking to reopen, residents across the country try to maintain social distance while celebrating Mother's Day.Pranshu Verma and Chris Palmer May 11, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Positive signs for the coronavirus infection rate in Pa. and N.J., though the states’ governors are holding firm on reopening plans"Let’s keep at it, because our vigilance is working, it’s paying off, and it needs to keep paying off," said N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy.Justine McDaniel, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 6, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Positive signs for the coronavirus infection rate in Pa. and N.J., though the states’ governors are holding firm on reopening plans"Let’s keep at it, because our vigilance is working, it’s paying off, and it needs to keep paying off," said N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy.Justine McDaniel, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 6, 2020Link copied to clipboard
In Camden, police and protesters take a different path after George Floyd’s killing“They didn’t try to use their authority to control the crowds," march organizer Yolanda Deaver, 36, said of Camden police. “They made it about the people, about how we feel. They stood with us.”Pranshu Verma May 31, 2020Link copied to clipboard
In Camden, police and protesters take a different path after George Floyd’s killing“They didn’t try to use their authority to control the crowds," march organizer Yolanda Deaver, 36, said of Camden police. “They made it about the people, about how we feel. They stood with us.”Pranshu Verma May 31, 2020Link copied to clipboard
At the Jersey Shore, brisk winds, sparse crowds, and worry for what’s aheadMorey’s Pier still jutted into the Atlantic, but the amusement rides sat empty, and the Ferris wheel farther south on beach didn’t spinJeff Gammage, Erin Arvedlund, and Pranshu Verma May 25, 2020Link copied to clipboard
At the Jersey Shore, brisk winds, sparse crowds, and worry for what’s aheadMorey’s Pier still jutted into the Atlantic, but the amusement rides sat empty, and the Ferris wheel farther south on beach didn’t spinJeff Gammage, Erin Arvedlund, and Pranshu Verma May 25, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Amid coronavirus progress, ‘still very real risk’; get used to wearing a mask, Philly health leader says Pennsylvania is working out whether or how professional sports can resume, recipients of SNAP benefits will soon be able to get grocery delivery, and testing continues to expand in New Jersey.Justine McDaniel, Pranshu Verma, and Laura McCrystal May 21, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Amid coronavirus progress, ‘still very real risk’; get used to wearing a mask, Philly health leader says Pennsylvania is working out whether or how professional sports can resume, recipients of SNAP benefits will soon be able to get grocery delivery, and testing continues to expand in New Jersey.Justine McDaniel, Pranshu Verma, and Laura McCrystal May 21, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Trump wants live sports back and fans 'practically standing on top of each other’; Jersey Shore beaches reopen in preparation for Memorial Day weekendSaturday's glorious weather drew surging numbers onto the Ocean City boardwalk, where few wore protective masks despite official guidance, a situation likely to become more common as summer temperatures make face coverings uncomfortable.Pranshu Verma May 18, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Trump wants live sports back and fans 'practically standing on top of each other’; Jersey Shore beaches reopen in preparation for Memorial Day weekendSaturday's glorious weather drew surging numbers onto the Ocean City boardwalk, where few wore protective masks despite official guidance, a situation likely to become more common as summer temperatures make face coverings uncomfortable.Pranshu Verma May 18, 2020Link copied to clipboard
N.J. ready for curbside pickup; counties and Trump notwithstanding, Pa. holding to timetable Pressure to reopen continues, but talk of revolt in Pennsylvania backs off.Anthony R. Wood, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 14, 2020Link copied to clipboard
N.J. ready for curbside pickup; counties and Trump notwithstanding, Pa. holding to timetable Pressure to reopen continues, but talk of revolt in Pennsylvania backs off.Anthony R. Wood, Erin McCarthy, and Pranshu Verma May 14, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Words of encouragement from an aged World War II vet, as the Philly region passes a quiet Mother’s Day“Hang in there," the 95-year-old Army veteran advised. "Good days are coming ahead.”Jeff Gammage and Pranshu Verma May 11, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Words of encouragement from an aged World War II vet, as the Philly region passes a quiet Mother’s Day“Hang in there," the 95-year-old Army veteran advised. "Good days are coming ahead.”Jeff Gammage and Pranshu Verma May 11, 2020Link copied to clipboard