COVID-19
COVID-19: Seniors Are Plugging Into And Turning On Technology Now More Than Ever
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how older adults view technology from a means of entertainment to a way of living. [continue reading…]
Special Reports
COVID-19
Wharton: Authentic Mexican Restaurant an Immigrant Family Affair
The Cortez family opened up a Mexican restaurant that sells authentic Birria Tacos after immigrating from Guatemala back in 2013. They worked hard to sustain the business amidst a global pandemic, while providing the public with high quality Mexican food. [continue reading…]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Nurses Across Region Still Wrestle With Burnout
Burnout is a widespread phenomenon, and among nurses, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, lack of motivation, feelings of frustration, and more. [continue reading…]
Center City
COVID-19: Restaurant Petitions City to Make Outdoor Dining Permanent
Story by Alan Lu Tattooed Mom, a popular bar and restaurant located on South Street, has started a petition to make streeteries and outdoor dining permanent, arguing that outdoor dining is a way to “enhance [continue reading…]
COVID-19
Poplar: Repairing the Poplar Community One Piece of Food at a Time
In Judaism one of the main values is tikkun olam, the Hebrew phrase means “repairing the world” and that is exactly what Congregation Rodeph Shalom is doing in the Poplar community. Rodeph Shalom, located at [continue reading…] [continue reading…]
Business
Chinatown: Grocery Business Stays Robust Despite Threat of COVID-19 Delta Variant
Story by Alan Lu Heng Fa Food Market, the largest grocery store in Philadelphia’s Chinatown, has remained financially successful despite increasing worries around the COVID-19 delta variant. The Chinatown Development Corporation estimated that the average [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
COVID-19: Restaurants, Bar Owners, and Musicians are Figuring Out When and How to Bring Live Music Back
Sprinkles is not a music venue, but owner Emily Reich was happy to hire jazz musicians to perform on weekends at her ice cream shop to help drum up business. [continue reading…]
COVID-19
Northwest: Chestnut Hill West Line Service Returns After Pandemic Disruption
As life begins to return to normal, commuting is too with the restoration of SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West line. [continue reading…]
Business
COVID-19: Community Integrated Services Provides Job Support to Individuals with Disabilities, Even as Pandemic Continues
Through the development of virtual learning services, education programs, and community engagement, Community Integrated Services is weathering the pandemic and adapting so that it can provide the support its participants need. [continue reading…]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Community Groups Step Up to Aid Vaccination Efforts
Organizations like Vietlead and Juntos have hosted clinics to vaccinate immigrant, non-native English speaking communities. [continue reading…]