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This week; a look at how Philadelphia civil courts are trying to get back on track, how social distancing affects the elderly, and the PhilOrch's new guest conductor.

A Chester County eviction prevention program expands into the Coatesville area on Jan. 5 as families continue to struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic.

If you haven’t been for a while, it might be worth a trip.

An NPR investigation found employees warned company executives their stores were being used by "pill mill" doctors.

No small businesses closed on the West Philadelphia main street despite months of sustained losses, looting, and traumatic clashes between residents and police.

In a year that cried out for it, artists created hope, spread awareness, honored victims, and added beauty to the city.

When a fund ran out, five teenagers were paid less than others promoting census awareness in Camden. A church gave each of them $400 before Christmas.

The events of 2020, however significant, had an effect on everyone. NPR's Morning Edition wanted to know what helped get people through the tough times.

The particularly violent year gave way to more killings in the early hours of New Year’s Day, with three more murders after midnight.

Most Philly residents were ready to say so long to 2020. If anything, the year has taught them making plans can be a fool’s errand.

2020 was the year that flapped me.

The CDC urged people to find an alternative option for celebrating the holiday — with an aim to avoid large crowds and indoor gatherings.

For the first time in decades, the new year dawned in Philadelphia without a formal Mummers Parade. Instead, there was a festive “protest.”

A ban on single-use plastic bags takes effect in 2021. Stores can sell reusable bags, or provide paper bags at no cost or a cost of their choice.

For people who are generally OK — healthy, employed — there's pressure to stay grateful. But those feeling so-called smaller losses also need to grieve.