Health (Page 22)
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.
October 20, 2020
Commentary: Bill McKibben Proves Colorful Advocacy Can Toe The Ethical Line Without Crossing It
Personal politics play to Bill McKibben's strength in a piece of advocacy journalism highlighting the dangers of spreading misinformation about COVID-19.