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COVID-19

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 [continue reading…]

COVID-19

COVID-19: Amid Virtual School Year, Student Newspaper Moves Online

December 23, 2020 Donovan F Hugel 0

For the first time in its history, Columbia High School’s The Columbian has been forced to become an online-only publication. Growing pains have been apparent, but the staff is working to improve with every issue. [continue reading…]

City Hall

City Hall: Committee Hears Report on Racism Within First Judicial District

December 18, 2020 Kamryn A Scrivens 0

Leaders of the subcommittee discuss the severity of discrimination at the workplace of the First Judicial District. [continue reading…]

COVID-19

COVID-19: Patients Continue Seeking Eye Care During Pandemic

December 14, 2020 Susan A Thomas 0

Optometrists offices have implemented new procedures for keeping patients safe, even as more people complain about screen-related eye strain. [continue reading…]

Business

COVID-19: Christmas Comes to Dilworth Park Despite Pandemic

December 11, 2020 Julia Ann Jablonski 1

Holiday festivities return to Center City, though in a socially distanced way. [continue reading…]

Business

COVID-19: Thrift Stores Face Economic Pressures of Pandemic

December 9, 2020 Donovan F Hugel 0

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? [continue reading…]

Business

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

December 7, 2020 Brian Joseph Nowosielski 1

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. [continue reading…]

Northeast Philadelphia

Somerton: Resident and Philly Outreach Teams Push for Better Accessibility

December 2, 2020 Victoria Lucas 1

Timothy Worstall is a Somerton resident who has been fighting for the safety of pedestrians in the area for over two years. [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

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. [continue reading…]

Photo Credit: Julia Pacifico
Business

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

December 1, 2020 Julia Pacifico 0

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

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