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Home2021

Year: 2021

COVID-19

University City: Protestors Gather to Demand Global COVID-19 Vaccine Access

June 14, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Story by Rjaa Ahmed “COVID don’t respect no borders,” Anh Nguyen, a local organizer, shouted at a crowd of roughly 50 protesters and spectators who gathered outside Amtrak’s 30th Street Station.  “Why should we?” the

Business

Chestnut Hill: Head of Business Association Talks About Support During Pandemic and Moving Forward

June 11, 2021 Mikyhial Terrance Clarke

Phila Dawson and the Chestnut HIll Business Association developed various communication strategies to help connect local retailers to resources and revenue over the past year.

Arts and Entertainment

COVID-19: How A Game Helped One International Friend Group Stay Connected During the Pandemic

June 9, 2021 Marie Alfonsi Shelanski

The pandemic affected people’s social lives and hobbies, Dungeons & Dragons has allowed people to stay in touch and provide a fun new pastime.

Health

Mental Health: For People Experiencing Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues, Social Media Can Either Help or Harm

June 7, 2021 Leanne R Spiegle

Social media can connect people and communities from all around the world. But online social platforms can also be competitive places where unrealistic standards of beauty are praised and diet culture runs rampant.

COVID-19

Environment: Philadelphians Face High Energy-Burden Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

June 4, 2021 McKenzie Sage Morgan

As the COVID-19 forced residents into their homes, they’ve had to use their utilities more, often stretching their budgets beyond their means.

Arts and Entertainment

Callowhill: Two Brothers Giving Waste a Second Chance

June 2, 2021 Olivia C Alongi

Rabbit Recycling is a startup that provides a solution for households and businesses to recycle, reuse, and upcycle their unwanted materials.

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Holy Ghost and the COVID-Infected High School Hockey Season

May 31, 2021 Dylan Robert Coyle

Holy Ghost hockey has played through a season full of protocols and stoppages only to keep pushing through.

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Country’s Only Black-Owned Rowing Club Wants To See Everyone On The Water

May 28, 2021 Megan Noelle Combs

It’s always at least 10 degrees colder by the river than anywhere else in Philadelphia. That’s why Brannon Johnson always puts on an extra layer of socks before leaving her house to set up tents

Environment

Environment: Philadelphia Agencies Work to Strengthen Green Spaces and Communities

May 28, 2021 Abigail Margaret Newham

How Fairmount Park Conservancy and Farm Philly are working with the city’s Parks and Recreation department to program and maintain Philadelphia’s green spaces.

Environment

Environment: How One Local Organization Supports Community Gardens

May 26, 2021 Abigail Margaret Newham

How NGT is building a greener and stronger city.

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