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Year: 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19: Philadelphians Figure Out Dating During a Pandemic

October 16, 2020Rachel Mae McQuiston

The global pandemic has changed many aspects of daily life, and dating culture has not been immune to COVID-19’s dramatic impacts.

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Elections: Voters, Officials Consider Ways to Vote During COVID-19

October 14, 2020Madelyne Key

With mail-in voting, absentee voting, and social distancing measures in place for in-person voting at polling stations, the 2020 election could be one of Philadelphia’s most accessible in recent years.

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COVID-19: Malvern Church Adapts to Pandemic While Building New Sanctuary

October 12, 2020Blake Barstar

With COVID and construction, @greatvalleypresbyterian uses its fellowship hall, cemetery, chapel room, and parking lot to bring people together during uncertain times

Education

Social Issues: Students at Elite Area High Schools Draw Attention to Race on Campus

September 22, 2020Shivani Reddy

Three different Instagram accounts, giving Black and brown students a place to talk about their experiences with race in Philadelphia’s schools, call for a change of the culture on campuses.

Business

COVID-19: Bistro at Cherry Hill Mall Adjusts to Pandemic

September 18, 2020Adam Crognale

The Bistro at Cherry Hill, located inside the Cherry Hill Mall, has faced several challenges over the past few months due to COVID-19. The restaurant has made several changes to stay in business, adding the

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Roxborough: How The Schuylkill Nature Center has Adapted to Social Distancing

September 16, 2020Nicolette White

As COVID-19 continues to affect operations, The Schuylkill Nature Center in Roxborough has found ways to offer camps and programming in a safe way.

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COVID-19: LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program Provides Assistance to Customers Struggling With Utility Bills

September 14, 2020Solmaira Valerio

LIHEAP is now open and accepting applications until Aug. 31, 2020 or until funds are exhausted

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COVID-19: Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery During a Global Pandemic

September 11, 2020Akilah Lawrence

Two women discuss navigating pregnancy and motherhood while abiding by new hospital policies and social distancing.

Business

COVID-19: How the Catering Industry is Managing to Stay Afloat

September 9, 2020Jarred Cruz

Owners of Philadelphia-based catering companies Catering By Design and Cescaphe offer insight into how they have been navigating business amid the coronavirus.

Business

COVID-19: Managing Coronavirus Inside an Easton, PA Wawa

September 7, 2020Tyra Powell

Since the early days of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 shutdown, Wawa convenience stores have been classified as essential businesses, and its employees have been considered essential workers.

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