Month: April 2020 - Page 2 - Philadelphia Neighborhoods

New Jersey: Uber Eats Provides Income During Quarantine

April 21, 2020 Christopher Malo

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

Kensington: How the Kensington Community Food Co-op has Adjusted to COVID-19

April 20, 2020 Emma Goldhaber

Kensington Food Co-op manger Mike Richards said the store must adhere to new coronavirus safety guidelines while keeping co-op members and employees safe.

How To: Receive a Historic Building Designation

April 17, 2020 Maxwell Klemmer

Anyone can nominate a building for historic designation in the City of Philadelphia.

Oxford Circle: Northeast Philadelphia Association Steps Up in Time of Need

April 7, 2020 Christopher Malo

The Oxford Circle Community Development Association usually focuses on employment, job training, and mentoring — but these days, it’s handing out food. As the nation tries to slow the spread of COVID-19, people have been

City Hall: City Council Emergency Funding Clears First Hurdle

April 7, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

An emergency budget transfer is on track to be approved after Philadelphia City Council heard the bill for first reading on Mar. 26, 2020. The $85.4 million transfer will provide funds for the citywide effort to fight

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”

COVID-19 Resources

April 6, 2020 Christopher Malo

Below you will find centralized COVID-19 information at the federal, state and local levels as well as health and well-being resources.. Additional resources combatting COVID-19 misinformation are also provided. This list will be updated as

North Central Philadelphia: Tree House Books Helps Students Succeed After School

April 2, 2020 Chynna Cummings

Tree House Books, located at 1430 W. Susquehanna Ave., provides academic, literary, and after-school reading resources for students. The organization focuses on literacy based learning and ensuring every child in Philadelphia has access to books