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Three generations of the Beverly family attend LaVoe's housewarming. (Courtesy of Desiree Beverly-McBride)
Home & Family
Philadelphia

‘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.

6 years ago

A mural created by artist Nile Livingston was installed at 17th and Vine streets along with a public hand washing station meant for people who are living with housing instability. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Broke in Philly

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.

6 years ago

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Billy Penn

All the Philly coronavirus helplines, in one convenient directory

There’s lots of ways to get info about COVID-19.

6 years ago

Roberto Valdes, at age 7, with his mother Kelly Beaz at Hershey Park. (Courtesy of Roberto Valdes)
Gender
Home & Family

My mother is a feminist. She raised me to be one, too

For Women’s History Month, Roberto Valdes honors his mother, Kelly Beaz, who taught him the values of feminism.

6 years ago

(Courtesy of Settlement Music School)
Music
Philadelphia

Music tells the story of our ‘shared connection’: Why arts education is crucial in times of crisis

We must continue to sing and dance, and we must continue to play, for every chord from our pianos and every note from our strings tells the story of our shared connection. 

6 years ago

A man walks past a large banner promoting the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Monday, March 23, 2020. The IOC will take up to four weeks to consider postponing the Tokyo Olympics amid mounting criticism of its handling of the coronavirus crisis that now includes Canada saying it won't send a team to the games this year and the leader of track and field, the biggest sport at the games, also calling for a delay. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
National
Public Health
Sports

Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021

The IOC said the games will be held “not later than summer 2021” but they will still be called the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

6 years ago

Pedestrians in protective face mask walk past a closed business in Philadelphia, Friday, March 20, 2020. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
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Health Care
Public Health

DIYers and fashion designers in Philly region sew face masks for health care workers

Facing a shortage of face masks, health care workers go to DIYers and designers for help. Philadelphia launches task force to set mask-making standards.

6 years ago

(Solomon Jones for WHYY)
The Philadelphia Experiment

It was like living at the edge of chaos: The day coronavirus came home

The day coronavirus came home was unremarkable except for one fact. It was my wife’s birthday.

6 years ago

(Public domain)
Down the Shore
New Jersey
Outdoors
Public Health

Seaside Heights closes beaches in support of N.J. ‘stay at home’ order

An Ocean County municipality has closed its ocean and bay beaches as coronavirus cases increase in New Jersey. 

6 years ago

A 2018-19 WIC food guide at a supermarket in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Food & Drink
Income Inequality
Public Health
Billy Penn

When you shop, don’t leave mothers using WIC empty-handed

The federal benefits can only be used for certain sizes and brands — and shelves are running dry.

6 years ago

The Manhattan bridge is seen in the background of a flashing sign urging commuters to avoid gatherings, reduce crowding and to wash hands in the Brooklyn borough of New York.  (Wong Maye-E/AP Photo, file)
Media
Mental Health
Public Health

Virus outbreak means (mis)information overload: How to cope

The coronavirus pandemic is leading to information overload for many people, often making it difficult to separate fact from fiction.

6 years ago

Congressman Andy Kim, representing N.J.'s 3rd district, tours the East Orange VA Medical Center last week. (Rachel Wisniewski for NPR)
Radio Times
Home & Family
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Regional Roundup – 03/23/20

This week; checking in with NJ congressman Andy Kim, a local update on how local governments are handling the pandemic, and gardening while quarantined.

Air Date: March 23, 2020 10:00 am

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(Billy Penn)
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

6 ways to help Philly restaurants survive the devastating corona-slam

Don’t let the city’s vibrant food scene fall victim to COVID-19.

6 years ago

A parishioner during Bethany Wesleyan Church's Sunday worship service at Becky's Drive-In in Walnutport, Pennsylvania. (Matt Smith for Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
Public Health
Religion

Honking hallelujah: Drive-in theatre in Pa. becomes church during coronavirus shutdown

"This is the closest thing we have to community right now, is this church."

6 years ago

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Layla El Tannir is the Special Projects Director at Reading Terminal Market. She is charge of food donations. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Public Health

Local food rescuers save tons of produce from going to waste

At the same time, business owners find themselves with food that will never be served, more children and adults find themselves in need of meals.

6 years ago

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