Health (Page 21)
November 5, 2020
Washington State Approves Mandatory Sex Education in Public Schools
"It’s not about turning anyone into anything, it’s having young people feel safe and feel comfortable in their own bodies."
October 27, 2020
At Eastern State Penitentiary, It’s Less Scaring and More Sharing for Halloween
The sidewalk outside the ivy-filled walls of the old prison on Fairmount Ave. in Philadelphia was lively for a Wednesday night during a pandemic. Across the street, people dined outside at Fare and Urban Saloon. For a moment, the street resembled life before the pandemic.
October 26, 2020
California Blood Bank Fights Critically Low Reserves with Mobile Drives
As COVID-19 continues to threaten the blood supply available to hospitals, LifeStream Blood Bank held a mobile drive on Oct. 15 at the Orange Terrace Community Center & Park.
October 25, 2020
New Small Business Owner Struggles to Stay Afloat in Pandemic
Victor Fernandez, co-owner of Guavaberry Foods & Drinks in Philadelphia's Queen Village neighborhood, hopes to see a bounce in sales as COVID-19 continues into the fall and winter.
October 21, 2020
‘COVID-19 Has Laid Bare the Serious Wounds of Homelessness’
Sister Mary Scullion, founder of Philly's Project HOME, discusses homelessness during COVID-19.