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Social Issues: One Day At A Time Provides Recovery and Homelessness Services During Pandemic

May 12, 2021 Matthew Sweeten Bevan 0

The Covid pandemic has put a strain on those battling homelessness and substance addiction, as well as the organizations that help them. [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

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

May 7, 2021 Sam H Neumann 0

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

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

May 4, 2021 Matthew Sweeten Bevan 0

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

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

May 3, 2021 Miles Wall 0

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. [continue reading…]

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COVID-19: The Pandemic’s Impact on Access to Care for Philadelphia’s Sexual Assault Survivors

April 29, 2021 Darci Moon Gold 1

The enduring pandemic has affected quality of life for millions of Americans. For survivors of sexual assault, the isolation and financial impact of the pandemic has been overwhelming. In Philadelphia, there are resources and organizations whose doors have remained open and are ready to help. [continue reading…]

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COVID-19: Some Baltimore Schools Not Providing Water for Returning Students and Teachers

April 28, 2021 Emily Janeczek 0

District officials emailed parents in early March, stating that when students returned to school, they would not be allowed to refill water bottles or buy another during the school day. [continue reading…]

Center City

Arts & Entertainment: How One Organization Has Created a Close-knit Community for Local Performers and Songwriters

April 26, 2021 Olivia C Alongi 0

The Philadelphia Songwriters Project is an organization that opens up artists, both songwriters and performers, to more opportunities to showcase their music and advance their musical careers. [continue reading…]

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Business: Navigating Through a Pandemic and a Rise in Supporting Black Businesses

April 24, 2021 Maya A Johnson 0

2020 has been a trying year for Black business owners. With COVID-19 slowing down potential growth within their business, it was also a time where supporting Black businesses was on the rise. [continue reading…]

Business

COVID-19: Hatboro Dish Gets Pandemic Help From Barstool Fund

April 21, 2021 tug60755 0

Hatboro Dish, an 80-seat restaurant in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, has struggled financially over the past year, but recently received financial help from the Barstool Fund. [continue reading…]

COVID-19

Northeast: Nonprofit Expands Services as Pandemic Continues

April 15, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

Helping Hands has moved to a bigger location and is now open three days a week, offering not only boxes of food but free COVID-19 testing, job finding assistance and additional resources. Ella Karlitsky and [continue reading…]

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