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Latest Stories

Business

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.

Business

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?

Business

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.

Northeast Philadelphia

Somerton: Resident and Philly Outreach Teams Push for Better Accessibility

December 2, 2020 Victoria Lucas

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

Featured Stories

Social Issues: Muslim Women Discuss Mental Health in Their Community

December 2, 2020 Sumaiyah Bynum

Advocates for increased mental health in the Muslim community are working hard to counter stigma around the issue.

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.

COVID-19

Passyunk: Director of Business Improvement District on Helping Local Retailers Weather Pandemic

November 30, 2020 Ashley Elizabeth Mir

Adam Leiter answers questions on how the East Passyunk Avenue has handled COVID-19.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Malankara Orthodox Church Adapts Holy Communion for Social Distancing

November 20, 2020 Susan A Thomas

The taking of communion is an important ritual in the Orthodox Church, and parishioners and clergy alike have been looking for ways to give and take communion safely.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Physical Therapists and Patients Adjust to Telehealth

November 20, 2020 Donovan F Hugel

Physical therapists have been seeing more clients virtually. It has been an adjustment for both therapists and their clients.

City Hall

City Hall: Council Committee Discusses Continued Eviction Relief for Philadelphia Renters

November 19, 2020 Alexandra J Butz

A City Council committee recently amended a series of bills aimed at tenant relief for those facing eviction.

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