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10 underrated Philly books to devour in the quarantine era
Buy them online to support local independent booksellers.
5 years ago
These Philly stay-at-home portraits show resilience in the face of the pandemic
“Through the Lockdown Glass” was photographed following all coronavirus social distancing rules.
5 years ago
Yes, you can go to your community garden; City deems farms ‘essential’
Philadelphia has given community gardens and urban farms the green light to operate during the COVID-19 shutdown with new safety and social distancing measures in place.
5 years ago
Local officials continue to close beaches, boardwalks in N.J.
More New Jersey municipalities are closing their beaches and boardwalks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Nearly 400 people gathered remotely on a Zoom call with city lawmakers.
5 years ago
Stuck home because of coronavirus? Spread the word about the census, Philly groups urge
The census is now online and being mailed to homes across the region. Philly community groups are still trying to get the word out during the pandemic.
5 years ago
Philly social justice activist Erika Almirón discusses being tested for coronavirus
Erika Almirón, a social justice advocate in Philadelphia, worries for her family and for those in detention while awaiting her coronavirus test results.
5 years ago
Listen 5:44Philly rushing to add morgue space in advance of COVID-19 death surge
Refrigerated trucks are a potential solution.
5 years ago
Sweet: Peeps production stops, but Easter is taken care of
The Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Just Born confections company said its production facilities there and in Philadelphia closed Wednesday through April 7.
5 years ago
Child care workers ‘scared, but they come’ during coronavirus health emergency
Delaware has more than 1,000 child care facilities. They are reeling, but many remain open with reduced enrollment as coronavirus infects more across the state.
5 years ago
Emptier grocery shelves help cultivate a growing interest in home gardening
Many people have become interested in growing their own vegetables during this pandemic, to try and feed themselves and those around them.
5 years ago
Listen 1:22A museum’s March Madness, the Boss in concert and the Met online
Unlike the residents of the Philadelphia area in 1918, who suffered through the devastating Spanish flu pandemic, we can turn to online entertainment.
5 years ago
Life during coronavirus: the Pennsylvania shutdown in pictures
Across the state, Pennsylvanians are trying to adjust to a new normal. Life in our homes, our public spaces, and our economy looks much different than it did mere weeks ago.
5 years ago
‘We can’t be around each other in the way we want’: Funerals amid coronavirus crisis
One Philadelphia family said coronavirus tainted their funeral plans. With limits on guests and a traditional repast, this family honors life amid social distancing.
5 years ago
People experiencing homelessness have a place to wash their hands while the city shuts down
As the city shuts down to slow a COVID-19 outbreak, people experiencing homeless are left with fewer resources for personal hygiene when they are needed most.
5 years ago