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North Central Philadelphia: Tree House Books Helps Students Succeed After School

April 2, 2020Chynna Cummings and Aleeya Mayo

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

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

City Hall: Police Commissioner, Survivors of Gun Violence Testify Before City Council

March 16, 2020Marissa Howe

The committee focused on the accounts of survivors of gun violence and the loved ones of homicide victims.

Allegheny: Roller Derby League Creates Family Culture in Contact Sport

March 16, 2020Sarah Tunnell and Jay Neemeyer

Though an uncommon sport, roller derby embodies the “gritty” culture associated with Philadelphia sports.

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”

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

Fairhill: Why the 2020 Census is Crucial for Philadelphians

March 12, 2020Siani Colon and Pavlina Cerna

Philadelphia representatives discuss the importance of the upcoming census and the impact the count will have on the city.

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.

Brewerytown: Commuters React to Trolley Changes, Transportation in the Neighborhood

March 9, 2020Emma Goldhaber and Claudia Estrada

Trolleys have been removed from Brewerytown’s Route 15 line due to road construction, and residents express concern for the future of Philadelphia transportation as a whole.

City Hall: City Council Highlights for the Week of Feb. 24-28, 2020

March 2, 2020Lawrence McGlynn

The Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation heard testimony on Feb. 25, 2020 suggesting that, while the city has made strides, it is not fully prepared for an economic recession. The hearing was called