Kensington Food Co-op manger Mike Richards said the store must adhere to new coronavirus safety guidelines while keeping co-op members and employees safe. [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
Tree House Books, located at 1430 W. Susquehanna Ave., provides academic, literary, and after-school reading resources for students. The organization focuses on literacy based learning and ensuring every child in Philadelphia has access to books [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
The committee focused on the accounts of survivors of gun violence and the loved ones of homicide victims. [continue reading…]
Though an uncommon sport, roller derby embodies the “gritty” culture associated with Philadelphia sports. [continue reading…]
Councilmembers proposed legislation in response to the spread of the new coronavirus [continue reading…]
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