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Month: March 2020

COVID-19

Winchester Park: Chaotic Scenes as St. Jerome Closes to Slow Spread of COVID-19

March 25, 2020 Christopher Malo 0

As Philadelphia schools were closing in March to slow the spread of COVID-19, the scene at many schools was chaotic. In Northeast Philadelphia, teachers from St. Jerome Catholic School carried stacks of books out of [Read More]

COVID-19

Rhawnhurst: Tiffany Diner and Other Non-essential Businesses Closed Due to Coronavirus Concerns

March 24, 2020 Christopher Malo 1

As Gul Petrogiannis, owner of the Tiffany Diner in the Northeast, prepared to close up shop Monday afternoon, he said he’s concerned about what will happen to his business. He said he has already lost [Read More]

No Picture
Business

New Jersey: Business Owners at Shore Nervous for Future

March 23, 2020 Christopher Malo 0

Our special reporting on COVID-19 may focus on communities outside Philadelphia, as many of our student journalists are now located outside of the city. Instead, our reporters will cover how the coronavirus is impacting their [Read More]

Center City

City Hall: Police Commissioner, Survivors of Gun Violence Testify Before City Council

March 16, 2020 Marissa Howe 0

The committee focused on the accounts of survivors of gun violence and the loved ones of homicide victims. [Read More]

Allegheny

Allegheny: Roller Derby League Creates Family Culture in Contact Sport

March 16, 2020 Sarah Tunnell and Jay Neemeyer 0

Though an uncommon sport, roller derby embodies the “gritty” culture associated with Philadelphia sports. [Read More]

Every other chair in the audience section of city council is blocked with a piece of paper that reads, “by request of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, please do not sit in this chair, social distancing is to reduce exposure to COVID-19 coronavirus”
City Hall

City Hall: Philadelphia City Council Responds to COVID-19

March 13, 2020 Marissa Howe 0

Councilmembers proposed legislation in response to the spread of the new coronavirus [Read More]

Fairhill

Fairhill: Why the 2020 Census is Crucial for Philadelphians

March 12, 2020 Siani Colon and Pavlina Cerna 0

Philadelphia representatives discuss the importance of the upcoming census and the impact the count will have on the city. [Read More]

Center City

City Hall: Mayor, City Officials Announce First COVID-19 Case In Philadelphia

March 11, 2020 Marissa Howe 0

An adult resident of Philadelphia is being quarantined and treated at home. [Read More]

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Commuters React to Trolley Changes, Transportation in the Neighborhood

March 9, 2020 Emma Goldhaber and Claudia Estrada 0

Trolleys have been removed from Brewerytown’s Route 15 line due to road construction, and residents express concern for the future of Philadelphia transportation as a whole. [Read More]

Center City

City Hall: City Council Highlights for the Week of Feb. 24-28, 2020

March 2, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn 0

The Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation heard testimony on Feb. 25, 2020 suggesting that, while the city has made strides, it is not fully prepared for an economic recession.  The hearing was called [Read More]

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