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Northwest: Chestnut Hill West Line Service Returns After Pandemic Disruption
As life begins to return to normal, commuting is too with the restoration of SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West line. […]
COVID-19: Community Integrated Services Provides Job Support to Individuals with Disabilities, Even as Pandemic Continues
Through the development of virtual learning services, education programs, and community engagement, Community Integrated Services is weathering the pandemic and adapting so that it can provide the support its participants need. […]
COVID-19: Community Groups Step Up to Aid Vaccination Efforts
Organizations like Vietlead and Juntos have hosted clinics to vaccinate immigrant, non-native English speaking communities. […]
COVID-19: Philadelphia Muslims Celebrate Another Ramadan During COVID-19
Story by Rjaa Ahmed Tifrah Aktar, a 27-year-old resident of West Philadelphia, fondly recalled spending Ramadan growing up in various parts of the U.S. Akhtar eagerly looks forward to celebrating the holy month every year […]
Arts and Entertainment: After Virtual Move, Philadelphia Latino Film Festival Brings Marginalized Stories to Its Largest Audience Ever
For the second year in a row, the festival has been held as a streaming event, leading to its highest ticket sales ever. Production staff on the set of “Màs Sabe El Diablo” (Photograph courtesy […]
University City: Protestors Gather to Demand Global COVID-19 Vaccine Access
Story by Rjaa Ahmed “COVID don’t respect no borders,” Anh Nguyen, a local organizer, shouted at a crowd of roughly 50 protesters and spectators who gathered outside Amtrak’s 30th Street Station. “Why should we?” the […]
Chestnut Hill: Head of Business Association Talks About Support During Pandemic and Moving Forward
Phila Dawson and the Chestnut HIll Business Association developed various communication strategies to help connect local retailers to resources and revenue over the past year.
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COVID-19: How A Game Helped One International Friend Group Stay Connected During the Pandemic
The pandemic affected people’s social lives and hobbies, Dungeons & Dragons has allowed people to stay in touch and provide a fun new pastime. […]
Environment: Philadelphians Face High Energy-Burden Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 forced residents into their homes, they’ve had to use their utilities more, often stretching their budgets beyond their means. […]