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Mantua: Breaking Ground on a New Supermarket

March 16, 2022 Alesia Bani

After delays due to the pandemic, the development of the Village Square on Haverford is moving along. Residents and community leaders are hopeful that the grocery store planned as part of the development will aid in the fight against food insecurity in Mantua.

Food

Mantua: Community Garden Aims to Address Food Insecurity

January 28, 2022 Alesia Bani

The community garden at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships has been working to engage people in the Mantua community through urban gardening to begin addressing food insecurity in the area. The garden was formed

Center City

COVID-19: Restaurant Petitions City to Make Outdoor Dining Permanent

November 10, 2021 Brian Creech

Story by Alan Lu Tattooed Mom, a popular bar and restaurant located on South Street, has started a petition to make streeteries and outdoor dining permanent, arguing that outdoor dining is a way to “enhance

Food

West Philadelphia: A Sweet Spot for a Taste of Home

May 24, 2021 Kaila Morris

Brown Sugar Bakery & Cafe is a cozy Trinidadian restaurant in West Philadelphia dedicated to upholding the best of Caribbean culture.

Food

Food: Black Led Chef Collective Holds Food Drives

May 3, 2021 Shaunice Ajiwe

The chefs behind the community food drives throughout Philadelphia recognized the need for food equality in the aftermath of many grocery stores being shuttered in early June. Now they’re stepping up to the plate.

Business

COVID-19: Hatboro Dish Gets Pandemic Help From Barstool Fund

April 21, 2021 tug60755

Hatboro Dish, an 80-seat restaurant in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, has struggled financially over the past year, but recently received financial help from the Barstool Fund.

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Food

Social Issues: Philadelphia Community Gardens Have Impact Beyond Food

April 12, 2021 Abigail Margaret Newham

As issues of food insecurity and hunger rates rise, communities are struggling to find relief. Community gardens are helping underprivileged neighborhoods grow fresh food and strengthen community ties.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Lascala’s Birra is Just One Passyunk Business Adjusting to Pandemic

November 6, 2020 Ashley Elizabeth Mir

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted small business sectors across the city, and East Passyunk Avenue is no different. Businesses along the avenue have lost revenue due to the pandemic with fewer people traveling through

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

COVID-19

COVID-19: Delaware Organizations Collaborate to Offer Services to Those In Need

August 3, 2020 Jarred Cruz

The Food Bank of Delaware and The Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health team up to help Delawareans.

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