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COVID-19

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

November 20, 2020Susan 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, 2020Donovan 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, 2020Alexandra J Butz

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

COVID-19

COVID-19: Students at Pottsgrove High School Reflect on Year So Far

November 17, 2020Zachary Bailey

After starting out the school year virtually, some students are surprised at how well they have adapted.

Animals

COVID-19: Veterinarian Offices Implement New Pandemic Policies and Practices

November 13, 2020Rachel Mae McQuiston

Doctors’ offices are not the only care facilities changing with the times. A trip to the veterinarian may look different than ever before.

Bustleton

Bustleton: Residents Express Disapproval for the UPS Warehouse on Former Budd Co. Site

November 11, 2020Brian Joseph Nowosielski

At a meeting of the Greater Bustleton Civic League, officials from United Parcel Service presented their plan for the site, but residents expressed their concerns about a process that has not taken their input into account as often as they would like.

Elections

Elections: Campaign Volunteers in Chester Greet Voters, Pass Along Optimism

November 10, 2020Sumaiyah Bynum

Residents volunteer to help voters cast their ballots at the local senior community center in Chester City, in Delaware County.

COVID-19

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

November 6, 2020Ashley 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

Amateur Sports

COVID-19: Track Coaches, Athletes Reflect on Lost Spring Season

November 4, 2020Donovan F Hugel

When the Penn Relays were cancelled in March, many high school athletes lost out on an opportunity to impress college recruiters, including the team at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Pastor at Great Valley Presbyterian Church Talks About Serving a Congregation During the Pandemic

November 2, 2020Blake Barstar

With COVID, senior pastor Kieth Fink of Great Valley Presbyterian has been adapting during these uncertain times.

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