Reading High School graduate Tillman Sims began TLC Fore Reading five years ago with the goal of shaping the minds of young men and women from all walks of life. Using a shared interest in golf as a starting point, Sims’ program introduces inner city students to a larger world outside their neighborhoods. [continue reading…]
Our special reporting on COVID-19 may focus on communities outside Philadelphia because many of our student journalists are now temporarily located outside of the city. Instead, our reporters will cover how the coronavirus is impacting [continue reading…]
As food insecurity and financial precarity increase, demand for services are needed now more than ever. Several non-profit organizations have changed their operations so that clients, volunteers, and staff can operate safely and, when it matters, in person. [continue reading…]
At The Unique Touch, haircuts now come with masks and temperature checks. [continue reading…]
Measures include a lengthy extension of the city’s eviction moratorium and the waiving of all late fees on rent. [continue reading…]
Homeless support services are working harder than ever to protect the high risk and vulnerable homeless community from contracting COVID-19. Homelessness is difficult under any circumstances, but researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, Boston University [continue reading…]
Many people feel it is their responsibility to help animals during times of crisis, especially when finding comfort through them. In this report you’ll hear from Natalie Digiacomo, director of community outreach at the Bucks [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
Brian Chapman is a 34-year-old Chinatown resident, who used to work as a server at Double Knot, a popular sushi-based Schulson Collective restaurant located in Center City. Like most restaurant employees, Chapman’s last day was [continue reading…]
As Philadelphians remain under a statewide stay-at-home order and non-essential businesses keep their doors closed, questions surrounding how COVID-19 affects unemployment have taken center stage. Many Philadelphia residents are unable to work remotely and are [continue reading…]
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