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Special Reports

COVID-19

COVID-19: Philadelphians Figure Out Dating During a Pandemic

October 16, 2020 Rachel Mae McQuiston

The global pandemic has changed many aspects of daily life, and dating culture has not been immune to COVID-19’s dramatic impacts.

COVID-19

Elections: Voters, Officials Consider Ways to Vote During COVID-19

October 14, 2020 Madelyne Key

With mail-in voting, absentee voting, and social distancing measures in place for in-person voting at polling stations, the 2020 election could be one of Philadelphia’s most accessible in recent years.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Malvern Church Adapts to Pandemic While Building New Sanctuary

October 12, 2020 Blake Barstar

With COVID and construction, @greatvalleypresbyterian uses its fellowship hall, cemetery, chapel room, and parking lot to bring people together during uncertain times

Business

COVID-19: Bistro at Cherry Hill Mall Adjusts to Pandemic

September 18, 2020 Adam Crognale

The Bistro at Cherry Hill, located inside the Cherry Hill Mall, has faced several challenges over the past few months due to COVID-19. The restaurant has made several changes to stay in business, adding the

COVID-19

Roxborough: How The Schuylkill Nature Center has Adapted to Social Distancing

September 16, 2020 Nicolette White

As COVID-19 continues to affect operations, The Schuylkill Nature Center in Roxborough has found ways to offer camps and programming in a safe way.

COVID-19

COVID-19: LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program Provides Assistance to Customers Struggling With Utility Bills

September 14, 2020 Solmaira Valerio

LIHEAP is now open and accepting applications until Aug. 31, 2020 or until funds are exhausted

COVID-19

COVID-19: Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery During a Global Pandemic

September 11, 2020 Akilah Lawrence

Two women discuss navigating pregnancy and motherhood while abiding by new hospital policies and social distancing.

Business

COVID-19: How the Catering Industry is Managing to Stay Afloat

September 9, 2020 Jarred Cruz

Owners of Philadelphia-based catering companies Catering By Design and Cescaphe offer insight into how they have been navigating business amid the coronavirus.

Business

COVID-19: Managing Coronavirus Inside an Easton, PA Wawa

September 7, 2020 Tyra Powell

Since the early days of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 shutdown, Wawa convenience stores have been classified as essential businesses, and its employees have been considered essential workers.

COVID-19

COVID-19: High School Graduate Settles For Delayed College Experience Due to Pandemic

September 4, 2020 Adam Crognale

Alicia Cosenza was set to start the musical theatre program at Texas State University, until COVID-19 forced her to change plans. After a long hard-fought year of auditions, Cosenza will take her classes online in the fall of 2020 from her home in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

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