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[ April 14, 2021 ] Environment: How One Organization is Working Toward Building a Greener City COVID-19
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[ April 12, 2021 ] Social Issues: Philadelphia Community Gardens Have Impact Beyond Food Food

COVID-19: Students With Special Needs, Teachers, and Families Handle Rocky Transition to Virtual Learning

December 28, 2020 Alexandra J Butz 0

The pandemic has meant an abrupt change in routine for members of the community receiving special education services. Lily Shoch, a student with Niikawa-Kuroki syndrome — a rare disorder characterized by multiple characteristics, including distinctive […]

Northeast: Residents, Local Leaders Continue to Question UPS Warehouse Plans During Review Hearing

December 7, 2020 Brian Joseph Nowosielski 0

A second design review, hosted by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, gave residents and registered community organizations another chance to express their displeasure with the development coming to 1 Red Lion Rd. […]

Social Issues: Muslim Women Discuss Mental Health in Their Community

December 2, 2020 Sumaiyah Bynum 0

Advocates for increased mental health in the Muslim community are working hard to counter stigma around the issue. […]

COVID-19: Track Coaches, Athletes Reflect on Lost Spring Season

November 4, 2020 Donovan F Hugel 0

When the Penn Relays were cancelled in March, many high school athletes lost out on an opportunity to impress college recruiters, including the team at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey. […]

Social Issues: Students at Elite Area High Schools Draw Attention to Race on Campus

September 22, 2020 Shivani Reddy 0

Three different Instagram accounts, giving Black and brown students a place to talk about their experiences with race in Philadelphia’s schools, call for a change of the culture on campuses. […]

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

September 14, 2020 Solmaira Valerio 0

LIHEAP is now open and accepting applications until Aug. 31, 2020 or until funds are exhausted
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COVID-19: Pandemic’s Impact on Domestic Violence is Difficult to Discern

August 17, 2020 Grace Grenier 0

The shutdown and social distancing are preventing accurate tracing of domestic abuse cases in Philadelphia, but service providers continue to reach out to survivors. […]

COVID-19: Data Shows Coronavirus Hit Philadelphia’s Browner, Poorer Neighborhoods Hardest

August 12, 2020 Colin Evans 0

PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com compared COVID-19 case, hospitalization and death data from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to demographic data from the Census Bureau to see exactly who and where the coronavirus has hit hardest. […]

Education: Parents, Teachers Lambast School District Over Reopening Plan at Board of Education Meeting

July 27, 2020 Jarred Cruz and Megan Milligan 0

More than 100 Parents, teachers, principals, and students all spoke against the School District of Philadelphia’s hybrid learning plan for fall. The board voted to delay action on Superintendent Hite’s proposed plan until the next week. […]

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, 2020 Christopher Malo 0

While coronavirus has impacted our ability at Philadelphia Neighborhoods to do hyperlocal reporting, we still want to get meaningful information to the communities of Philadelphia. Below you will find centralized information and resources at the […]