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Social Issues: Muslim Women Discuss Mental Health in Their Community

December 2, 2020 Sumaiyah Bynum 0

Advocates for increased mental health in the Muslim community are working hard to counter stigma around the issue. [continue reading…]

Photo Credit: Julia Pacifico
Business

COVID-19: Stores, Customers Prepare for a Different Black Friday

December 1, 2020 Julia Pacifico 0

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, this year’s Black Friday shopping is set to look quite different from prior years. [continue reading…]

COVID-19

Passyunk: Director of Business Improvement District on Helping Local Retailers Weather Pandemic

November 30, 2020 Ashley Elizabeth Mir 0

Adam Leiter answers questions on how the East Passyunk Avenue has handled COVID-19. [continue reading…]

COVID-19

COVID-19: Malankara Orthodox Church Adapts Holy Communion for Social Distancing

November 20, 2020 Susan A Thomas 0

The taking of communion is an important ritual in the Orthodox Church, and parishioners and clergy alike have been looking for ways to give and take communion safely. [continue reading…]

COVID-19

COVID-19: Physical Therapists and Patients Adjust to Telehealth

November 20, 2020 Donovan F Hugel 0

Physical therapists have been seeing more clients virtually. It has been an adjustment for both therapists and their clients. [continue reading…]

City Hall

City Hall: Council Committee Discusses Continued Eviction Relief for Philadelphia Renters

November 19, 2020 Alexandra J Butz 0

A City Council committee recently amended a series of bills aimed at tenant relief for those facing eviction. [continue reading…]

COVID-19

COVID-19: Students at Pottsgrove High School Reflect on Year So Far

November 17, 2020 Zachary Bailey 0

After starting out the school year virtually, some students are surprised at how well they have adapted.
[continue reading…]

Animals

COVID-19: Veterinarian Offices Implement New Pandemic Policies and Practices

November 13, 2020 Rachel Mae McQuiston 0

Doctors’ offices are not the only care facilities changing with the times. A trip to the veterinarian may look different than ever before. [continue reading…]

Bustleton

Bustleton: Residents Express Disapproval for the UPS Warehouse on Former Budd Co. Site

November 11, 2020 Brian Joseph Nowosielski 0

At a meeting of the Greater Bustleton Civic League, officials from United Parcel Service presented their plan for the site, but residents expressed their concerns about a process that has not taken their input into account as often as they would like. [continue reading…]

Elections

Elections: Campaign Volunteers in Chester Greet Voters, Pass Along Optimism

November 10, 2020 Sumaiyah Bynum 0

Residents volunteer to help voters cast their ballots at the local senior community center in Chester City, in Delaware County. [continue reading…]

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