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COVID-19: How Philadelphia Activists are Adjusting to Accommodate Social Distancing

May 20, 2020 Dyandra Harrison 0

Activism, in general, is a physical practice requiring public and face-to-face interaction. For some Philadelphia activists, COVID-19 has meant rethinking tactics. With social distancing measures restricting how much can be done in person, activists have [continue reading…]

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COVID-19: Rural PA County Not Hit Hard, But Officials and Nonprofits Adjust and Prepare

May 15, 2020 Emma Goldhaber 0

Our special reporting on COVID-19 may focus on communities outside Philadelphia as many of our student journalists are no longer in the city. Instead, our reporters will cover how the coronavirus is impacting the their [continue reading…]

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Religion: Churches Embrace Online Technology Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

May 12, 2020 Christopher Malo 0

This time of year is usually one of the busiest times of year for churches. However, their daily operations and atmosphere have significantly changed as parishioners obey stay at home orders. Many churches moved toward [continue reading…]

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COVID-19: Nonprofits Face New Challenges Amid Coronavirus

May 6, 2020 Christopher Malo 0

Many local nonprofits struggle to keep the doors open due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with significant implications.  These nonprofits serve communities and readily provide resources, even during a public health crisis. But many face the uncertainty [continue reading…]

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City Hall: 911 Dispatchers Voice Concerns About Understaffing, Disaster Response

April 30, 2020 Marissa Howe 1

Dispatchers spoke about challenges they face on the job that could impact public safety [continue reading…]

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New York: Business Signs Tell Story of Long Island Town Responding to Coronavirus

April 27, 2020 Christopher Malo 0

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…]

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COVID-19: Collective Success Network Provides Refurbished Laptops for Philadelphia Students

April 27, 2020 Christopher Malo 0

To help low-income students keep up with the new form of instruction amid the coronavirus crisis, the Collective Success Network is providing refurbished laptops to students in the Philadelphia area. The donations target low-income, first-generation [continue reading…]

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Italy: One Family’s Perspective on Life During a National Lockdown

April 23, 2020 Christopher Malo 0

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…]

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Kentucky: Restaurants Struggling to Carry On With Carryout

April 23, 2020 Christopher Malo 0

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…]

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Kentucky: Local Specialty Food Store Adjusting to New Normal

April 23, 2020 Christopher Malo 0

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…]

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