Category: Special Reports - Page 16 - Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Oxford Circle: Northeast Philadelphia Association Steps Up in Time of Need

April 7, 2020Christopher Malo

The Oxford Circle Community Development Association usually focuses on employment, job training, and mentoring — but these days, it’s handing out food. As the nation tries to slow the spread of COVID-19, people have been

City Hall: City Council Emergency Funding Clears First Hurdle

April 7, 2020Lawrence McGlynn

An emergency budget transfer is on track to be approved after Philadelphia City Council heard the bill for first reading on Mar. 26, 2020. The $85.4 million transfer will provide funds for the citywide effort to fight

Every other chair in the audience section of city council is blocked with a piece of paper that reads, “by request of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, please do not sit in this chair, social distancing is to reduce exposure to COVID-19 coronavirus”

COVID-19 Resources

April 6, 2020Christopher Malo

Below you will find centralized COVID-19 information at the federal, state and local levels as well as health and well-being resources.. Additional resources combatting COVID-19 misinformation are also provided. This list will be updated as

Winchester Park: Chaotic Scenes as St. Jerome Closes to Slow Spread of COVID-19

March 25, 2020Christopher Malo

As Philadelphia schools were closing in March to slow the spread of COVID-19, the scene at many schools was chaotic. In Northeast Philadelphia, teachers from St. Jerome Catholic School carried stacks of books out of

Rhawnhurst: Tiffany Diner and Other Non-essential Businesses Closed Due to Coronavirus Concerns

March 24, 2020Christopher Malo

As Gul Petrogiannis, owner of the Tiffany Diner in the Northeast, prepared to close up shop Monday afternoon, he said he’s concerned about what will happen to his business. He said he has already lost

New Jersey: Business Owners at Shore Nervous for Future

March 23, 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

City Hall: Philadelphia City Council Responds to COVID-19

March 13, 2020Marissa Howe

Councilmembers proposed legislation in response to the spread of the new coronavirus

City Hall: Mayor, City Officials Announce First COVID-19 Case In Philadelphia

March 11, 2020Marissa Howe

An adult resident of Philadelphia is being quarantined and treated at home.

City Hall: Mayor and City Council Inaugurated

January 15, 2020Lawrence McGlynn

At the 2020 inauguration, Mayor Jim Kenney and City Council President Darrell Clarke prioritize reducing poverty and violence.

City Hall: City Council Health Committee Approves Anti-Vaping Bill

November 29, 2019Lawrence McGlynn

The Philadelphia City Council Committee on Health approved bill 190804 at the end of November which would ban certain flavors of vaping products from city vendors to which young people have access. Councilmember Bill Greenlee