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COVID-19

COVID-19: Florida Community Members Help Feed Families Amidst Pandemic

May 29, 2020Christopher Malo

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

Business

COVID-19: How Philadelphia Restaurant Workers are Dealing With Unemployment

May 25, 2020Claudia Estrada

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

COVID-19

COVID-19: Amid Rising Unemployment and Economic Uncertainty, Career Coaches Offer Advice

May 22, 2020Nicolette White

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

COVID-19

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

May 20, 2020Dyandra Harrison

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

COVID-19

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

May 15, 2020Emma Goldhaber

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

COVID-19

Religion: Churches Embrace Online Technology Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

May 12, 2020Christopher Malo

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

COVID-19

COVID-19: Nonprofits Face New Challenges Amid Coronavirus

May 6, 2020Christopher Malo

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

City Hall

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

April 30, 2020Marissa Howe

Dispatchers spoke about challenges they face on the job that could impact public safety

Business

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

April 27, 2020Christopher Malo

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

COVID-19

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

April 27, 2020Christopher Malo

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

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