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‘We have nothing’: In Coatesville, residents brace to battle insurers, hope for government aid
Now that the waters have receded, the real work begins for many Chester County residents hit by historic flooding: dealing with insurers.
3 years ago
Families spending big bucks on big gowns as quinceañera parties return
People in the quinceañera industry in the Philadelphia region report a surge in families wanting to book everything from DJs to videographers — and fast.
3 years ago
Listen 4:10‘You start to feel less scared’: Vax Up Philly Parade draws residents for first and second doses
Philly’s latest effort to boost COVID-19 vaccinations took the form of a parade down Broad Street Sunday, with live music, soccer, and mobile clinics.
3 years ago
Marian Anderson statue coming to Academy of Music, but project needs donations
Properly honoring South Philadelphia’s own Marian Anderson, the first Black singer to perform at the White House in 1936, will require close to $1.4 million.
3 years ago
Montco declares ‘Code Red’ for Thursday, Friday
During both days, residents can expect the heat index to reach at least 100 degrees.
3 years ago
An all-Black ‘Nutcracker’ is coming to Philly with hopes to make the ballet more accessible
Despite some recent changes, ballet schools and productions remain homogenous and expensive. The Chocolate Ballerina Company in Philly is trying to change that.
3 years ago
Philly gets ready for back-to-school, amid surge in gun violence, with familiar tactics
Grassroots groups that share the goal of keeping students from harm said the city is not tapping them for their input, despite the trust they’ve earned with young people.
3 years ago
‘My mind’s made up’: Trusted vaccine messengers in Camden have their work cut out for them
An effort to get Camden barbers to act as trusted messengers for the COVID-19 vaccine shows how hard fighting misinformation really is.
3 years ago
Listen 4:51A digital mural allows visitors to ‘see, touch, feel’ Camden history, with hope it’ll draw tourists
With a digital mural, Camden wants to draw history buffs for USA’s 250th birthday.
3 years ago
‘Less than adequate time’: Even supporters worry about Philly’s quick indoor mask mandate
Announced with less than 24 hours’ notice, even backers see the new rules as another example of the city reacting to the virus, not getting ahead of it.
3 years ago
Philly activist marches to Washington hoping Congress can help fight gun violence at home
Philly activist Jamal Johnson wants Mayor Jim Kenney to do more to fight gun violence. He’s hoping he can get Congress to help him put some pressure on the mayor.
3 years ago
Philly animal shelters are at capacity. A tag-team effort aims to attract 500 new fosters
After an initial boost during the pandemic shutdown, the number of people willing to foster animals has plummeted, and Philly shelters are desperately seeking new applicants.
3 years ago