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COVID-19

COVID-19: Addiction Counselors Offer Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Despite Pandemic

May 4, 2021Matthew Sweeten Bevan

At Livengrin, counseling staff have continued to reach out to patients, finding ways
to keep social distancing from being a barrier to recovery.

Food

Food: Black Led Chef Collective Holds Food Drives

May 3, 2021Shaunice 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.

Community Meetings

Manayunk: March Neighborhood Council Meeting Covers PHS Beer Garden, PA Legislation, and Dog Parks

May 3, 2021Margaret Mancini

The Manayunk Neighborhood Council met March 3 to discuss plans for a PHS pop-up garden, PA legislation, and a potential community dog park.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Officials Urge PA Renters to Make Use of Renewed Assistance Program

May 3, 2021Miles Wall

At a press briefing on April 12, state and local officials including Mayor Jim Kenney urged residents to apply for first-come-first-serve funds.

COVID-19

COVID-19: The Pandemic’s Impact on Access to Care for Philadelphia’s Sexual Assault Survivors

April 29, 2021Darci Moon Gold

The enduring pandemic has affected quality of life for millions of Americans. For survivors of sexual assault, the isolation and financial impact of the pandemic has been overwhelming. In Philadelphia, there are resources and organizations whose doors have remained open and are ready to help.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Some Baltimore Schools Not Providing Water for Returning Students and Teachers

April 28, 2021Emily Janeczek

District officials emailed parents in early March, stating that when students returned to school, they would not be allowed to refill water bottles or buy another during the school day.

City Hall

Gun Violence: Local Organizations Discuss Struggles of Fighting Gun Violence Epidemic

April 27, 2021Iris Amanda Wexler

On March 24, the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME) and the Mayor’s Commission on African American Males (MCAAM) hosted a virtual community meeting to hear from local organizations that are determined to combat

Center City

Arts & Entertainment: How One Organization Has Created a Close-knit Community for Local Performers and Songwriters

April 26, 2021Olivia C Alongi

The Philadelphia Songwriters Project is an organization that opens up artists, both songwriters and performers, to more opportunities to showcase their music and advance their musical careers.

COVID-19

Business: Navigating Through a Pandemic and a Rise in Supporting Black Businesses

April 24, 2021Maya A Johnson

2020 has been a trying year for Black business owners. With COVID-19 slowing down potential growth within their business, it was also a time where supporting Black businesses was on the rise.

Business

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

April 21, 2021tug60755

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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