The pandemic has meant an abrupt change in routine for members of the community receiving special education services. Lily Shoch, a student with Niikawa-Kuroki syndrome — a rare disorder characterized by multiple characteristics, including distinctive [continue reading…]
For the first time in its history, Columbia High School’s The Columbian has been forced to become an online-only publication. Growing pains have been apparent, but the staff is working to improve with every issue. [continue reading…]
New Kensington Community Development Corporation held a homebuyer workshop on Nov. 21 to advise interested buyers of best practices for buying property during a pandemic. [continue reading…]
Leaders of the subcommittee discuss the severity of discrimination at the workplace of the First Judicial District. [continue reading…]
A City Council subcommittee held a public hearing on Nov. 19 to discuss resolutions related to the plan for distributing a COVID-19 vaccine in Philadelphia. The Committee on Public Health and Human Services held a [continue reading…]
Optometrists offices have implemented new procedures for keeping patients safe, even as more people complain about screen-related eye strain. [continue reading…]
Holiday festivities return to Center City, though in a socially distanced way. [continue reading…]
Businesses worldwide have been forced to make widespread changes due to the pandemic. How have thrift stores, which are staples of local communities, dealt with the challenges? [continue reading…]
A second design review, hosted by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, gave residents and registered community organizations another chance to express their displeasure with the development coming to 1 Red Lion Rd. [continue reading…]
Timothy Worstall is a Somerton resident who has been fighting for the safety of pedestrians in the area for over two years. [continue reading…]
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