Latest Stories - Page 43 - Philadelphia Neighborhoods

City Hall: Committee on Public Health and Human Services Evaluates Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine

December 16, 2020Kamryn A Scrivens

A City Council subcommittee held a public hearing on Nov. 19 to discuss resolutions related to the plan for distributing a COVID-19 vaccine in Philadelphia. The Committee on Public Health and Human Services held a

COVID-19: Patients Continue Seeking Eye Care During Pandemic

December 14, 2020Susan A Thomas

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

COVID-19: Christmas Comes to Dilworth Park Despite Pandemic

December 11, 2020Julia Ann Jablonski

Holiday festivities return to Center City, though in a socially distanced way.

COVID-19: Thrift Stores Face Economic Pressures of Pandemic

December 9, 2020Donovan 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?

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

December 7, 2020Brian 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.

Somerton: Resident and Philly Outreach Teams Push for Better Accessibility

December 2, 2020Victoria Lucas and Camille Johnson

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

Social Issues: Muslim Women Discuss Mental Health in Their Community

December 2, 2020Sumaiyah Bynum

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

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

December 1, 2020Julia Pacifico

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

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

November 30, 2020Ashley Elizabeth Mir

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