Miles Bryan
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Igloos allowed, fires in a barrel banned: Philly rules on winter outdoor dining
Winterized outdoor dining must be in compliance with existing coronavirus safety measures, such as maintaining six feet of distance between tables.
4 years ago
Currently, the district does not have a time frame for resuming face-to-face instruction for students in grades 3-10, and 11-12.
4 years ago
Mutual aid ‘susus’ have been used by Southwest Philadelphia’s African community for years, but the financial-sharing practice has new importance during the pandemic.
4 years ago
Listen 4:41Survey: Center City restaurants’ recovery boosted by outdoor seating
The numbers are in: More outdoor seating has helped Center City rebound and appears key to a sustained recovery of Philadelphia’s vibrant downtown.
4 years ago
At least 1,400 furloughed at Philadelphia International Airport as federal aid deal falters
Airline staff cuts came as federal stimulus money meant to keep the industry afloat ran out and Congress failed to pass an extension.
4 years ago
Scranton school officials face felony charges for inaction on lead, asbestos
Starting in 2016, officials were repeatedly told about dangerous lead levels in drinking water in at least 10 schools, but failed to fix tainted fountains and sinks.
4 years ago
Working parents build community, grapple with fairness of virtual school ‘pandemic pods’
The pod experiment has bolstered a sense of community among parents grappling to juggle the demands of work and virtual school. It’s also raised equity questions.
4 years ago
Listen 5:00Protesters march through Center City following grand jury decision in Breonna Taylor case
Demonstrators marched from Independence Hall to a planned rally at City Hall Wednesday evening, chanting “no justice, no peace.”
4 years ago
‘Pandemic entrepreneurs’ create a surge of new businesses nationally and in Pa.
Applications to start new businesses have surged significantly above normal in the last few months, a trend higher so far than what occurred following the Great Recession.
4 years ago
Listen 4:43‘No more Zoom’: Chester County families rally against virtual school
Holding signs reading “no child left behind a screen,” the protesters demanded schools allow for the immediate return of five days of in-person instruction.
4 years ago
The coalition plans to address educator diversity, racial disparities in achievement, and underrepresentation of Black and Latino students in advanced courses.
4 years ago
The benefits would have covered the cost of meals students normally receive at school. Pa. officials are outraged that the USDA rejected their bid.
4 years ago