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COVID-19: Christmas Comes to Dilworth Park Despite Pandemic

December 11, 2020 Julia Ann Jablonski

Holiday festivities return to Center City, though in a socially distanced way.

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COVID-19: Thrift Stores Face Economic Pressures of Pandemic

December 9, 2020 Donovan F Hugel

Businesses worldwide have been forced to make widespread changes due to the pandemic. How have thrift stores, which are staples of local communities, dealt with the challenges?

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

December 7, 2020 Brian Joseph Nowosielski

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.

Photo Credit: Julia Pacifico
Business

COVID-19: Stores, Customers Prepare for a Different Black Friday

December 1, 2020 Julia Pacifico

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, this year’s Black Friday shopping is set to look quite different from prior years.

Business

COVID-19: Wedding Planning in the Midst of a Pandemic

October 21, 2020 Julia Pacifico

COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines are making for a difficult time in the wedding industry.

Business

COVID-19: Bistro at Cherry Hill Mall Adjusts to Pandemic

September 18, 2020 Adam Crognale

The Bistro at Cherry Hill, located inside the Cherry Hill Mall, has faced several challenges over the past few months due to COVID-19. The restaurant has made several changes to stay in business, adding the

Business

COVID-19: How the Catering Industry is Managing to Stay Afloat

September 9, 2020 Jarred Cruz

Owners of Philadelphia-based catering companies Catering By Design and Cescaphe offer insight into how they have been navigating business amid the coronavirus.

Business

COVID-19: Managing Coronavirus Inside an Easton, PA Wawa

September 7, 2020 Tyra Powell

Since the early days of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 shutdown, Wawa convenience stores have been classified as essential businesses, and its employees have been considered essential workers.

Arts and Entertainment

COVID-19: Musicians, Production Pros Struggle Over Future of Live Concerts

September 2, 2020 Michael Vigilante

As social distancing restrictions make large gatherings difficult, people who earn their money working live events worry about what the rest of 2020 and early 2021 hold for them.

Business

South Jersey: Black-owned Businesses Connect With Customers at Black Market SJ

August 26, 2020 Dominque Fowler

Jessica Smith and Barshay Grave organized the event as a way to support the Black community in South Jersey.

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