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Beginning Saturday, December 12 and ending Monday, January 4, the following restrictions are in place:

• Indoor gatherings and events of more than 10 people are prohibited.
• Outdoor gatherings and events of more than 50 people are also prohibited.
• In-person businesses that serve the public will be able to operate at 50% of maximum capacity — except as limited by existing orders to a smaller capacity limit.
• Indoor operations at gyms and fitness facilities will be suspended.

• In-person, indoor businesses in the entertainment industry that serve the public will close. This includes casinos, movie theaters, museums, bowling alleys, and more.

Due to ridership loss caused by COVID-19 and the resulting financial impact, we are temporarily closing a select number of Regional Rail Ticket Offices starting MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2020. The following Ticket Office locations - including waiting room and restrooms - will remain closed through February 2021. The stations themselves remain open.

Service Advisory | Regional Rail Ticket Offices | SEPTA (iseptaphilly.com)

This chart allows you to gauge how well Philadelphia is containing coronavirus spread.

Philly's COVID rate per 100k vs national average - On top of Philly news (billypenn.com)

Gov. Wolf posted on Facebook that he tested positive for COVID-19.  He states he has no symptoms and is feeling well.  He is quarantined himself at home.  He will continue to serve commonwealth and perform all of his duties remotely.

(6) Governor Tom Wolf | Facebook

Mayor Jim Kenney is self-isolating for a second time after he says he was exposed to someone who tested positive for the coronavirus. Mayor Kenney previously quarantined for a two week period back in September following a similar exposure.

Mayor Kenney quarantining again after COVID-19 exposure, as city provides latest update | News Break

This edition of Philly Quizzo marked Billy Penn’s third year running a holiday trivia quiz.

Winter season traditions are a popular topic, judging by attendance at our Zoom event on Dec. 2, where more than 100 people joined us to play the game live.

One of the first people to closely document Philadelphia’s restaurant scene online has created a new website to keep track of COVID-induced shutdowns.

Map: Philly COVID closings at restaurants and bars, by month - On top of Philly news (billypenn.com)

 Philadelphia is getting into the holiday spirit, and even mass transit is showing off its festive side. A SEPTA driver decorated his bus with Christmas lights.

Eyewitness News checked it out at 33rd and Dauphin Streets in Strawberry Mansion.