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COVID-19

Environment: Philadelphians Face High Energy-Burden Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

June 4, 2021McKenzie Sage Morgan

As the COVID-19 forced residents into their homes, they’ve had to use their utilities more, often stretching their budgets beyond their means.

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Holy Ghost and the COVID-Infected High School Hockey Season

May 31, 2021Dylan Robert Coyle

Holy Ghost hockey has played through a season full of protocols and stoppages only to keep pushing through.

Center City

COVID-19: William Way Center Holds Vaccine Clinic for Members of the LGBTQ+ Community

May 14, 2021Marie Alfonsi Shelanski

The William Way Community Center, in partnership with Philadelphia FIGHT, delivered 200 first-dose vaccination shots to members of the LGBTQ+ community on April 6, 2021. Dozens of people waited on a sunny afternoon in a

COVID-19

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

May 12, 2021Matthew Sweeten Bevan

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

Amateur Sports

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

May 7, 2021Sam H Neumann

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

COVID-19

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

May 4, 2021Matthew Sweeten Bevan

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

COVID-19

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

May 3, 2021Miles Wall

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.

COVID-19

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

April 29, 2021Darci Moon Gold

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.

COVID-19

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

April 28, 2021Emily Janeczek

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.

Center City

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

April 26, 2021Olivia C Alongi

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.

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