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COVID-19: How Philadelphia Nonprofits are Adjusting Operations to Offer Services Safely

July 17, 2020 Nicolette White

As food insecurity and financial precarity increase, demand for services are needed now more than ever. Several non-profit organizations have changed their operations so that clients, volunteers, and staff can operate safely and, when it matters, in person.

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Business

COVID-19: How One Delaware Barbershop is Managing its Reopening

July 13, 2020 Jarred Cruz

At The Unique Touch, haircuts now come with masks and temperature checks.

City Hall

City Hall: Council Approves New Renter Protections

June 26, 2020 Miles Wall

Measures include a lengthy extension of the city’s eviction moratorium and the waiving of all late fees on rent.

Animals

COVID-19: Agencies Adjust to Making Animal Adoptions Possible

June 1, 2020 Christopher Malo

Many people feel it is their responsibility to help animals during times of crisis, especially when finding comfort through them. In this report you’ll hear from Natalie Digiacomo, director of community outreach at the Bucks

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COVID-19: Florida Community Members Help Feed Families Amidst Pandemic

May 29, 2020 Christopher Malo

Our special reporting on COVID-19 may focus on communities outside Philadelphia, as many of our student journalists are now located outside of the city. Instead, our reporters will cover how the coronavirus is impacting their

Business

COVID-19: How Philadelphia Restaurant Workers are Dealing With Unemployment

May 25, 2020 Claudia Estrada

Brian Chapman is a 34-year-old Chinatown resident, who used to work as a server at Double Knot, a popular sushi-based Schulson Collective restaurant located in Center City.  Like most restaurant employees, Chapman’s last day was

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COVID-19: Rural PA County Not Hit Hard, But Officials and Nonprofits Adjust and Prepare

May 15, 2020 Emma Goldhaber

Our special reporting on COVID-19 may focus on communities outside Philadelphia as many of our student journalists are no longer in the city. Instead, our reporters will cover how the coronavirus is impacting the their

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COVID-19: Nonprofits Face New Challenges Amid Coronavirus

May 6, 2020 Christopher Malo

Many local nonprofits struggle to keep the doors open due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with significant implications.  These nonprofits serve communities and readily provide resources, even during a public health crisis. But many face the uncertainty

Business

New York: Business Signs Tell Story of Long Island Town Responding to Coronavirus

April 27, 2020 Christopher Malo

Our special reporting on COVID-19 may focus on communities outside Philadelphia, as many of our student journalists are now located outside of the city. Instead, our reporters will cover how the coronavirus is impacting their

COVID-19

COVID-19: Collective Success Network Provides Refurbished Laptops for Philadelphia Students

April 27, 2020 Christopher Malo

To help low-income students keep up with the new form of instruction amid the coronavirus crisis, the Collective Success Network is providing refurbished laptops to students in the Philadelphia area. The donations target low-income, first-generation

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