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Home2021May

Month: May 2021

Amateur Sports

COVID-19: Coaches, Players Reflect on Archbishop Wood Boy’s Basketball Pandemic Season

May 7, 2021 Sam H Neumann

The Vikings went 19-1 this past season, winning the Catholic League Championship and coming within a point of the state title.

This is one of the group rooms at the The Renfrew Center in Center City. The artwork shown was created and donated by patients and alumni of various Renfrew sites.
Health

Mental Health: Overcoming the Barriers to Eating Disorder Treatment in Philadelphia

May 5, 2021 Leanne R Spiegle

Despite being one of the highest-populated cities in the country, Philadelphia is also one of the most unadvanced when it comes to affordable care for people with eating disorders.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Addiction Counselors Offer Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Despite Pandemic

May 4, 2021 Matthew Sweeten Bevan

At Livengrin, counseling staff have continued to reach out to patients, finding ways
to keep social distancing from being a barrier to recovery.

Food

Food: Black Led Chef Collective Holds Food Drives

May 3, 2021 Shaunice Ajiwe

The chefs behind the community food drives throughout Philadelphia recognized the need for food equality in the aftermath of many grocery stores being shuttered in early June. Now they’re stepping up to the plate.

Community Meetings

Manayunk: March Neighborhood Council Meeting Covers PHS Beer Garden, PA Legislation, and Dog Parks

May 3, 2021 Margaret Mancini

The Manayunk Neighborhood Council met March 3 to discuss plans for a PHS pop-up garden, PA legislation, and a potential community dog park.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Officials Urge PA Renters to Make Use of Renewed Assistance Program

May 3, 2021 Miles Wall

At a press briefing on April 12, state and local officials including Mayor Jim Kenney urged residents to apply for first-come-first-serve funds.

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