Philadelphia (Page 3)
November 5, 2020
Philadelphia Approves Creation of Citizens Police Oversight Commission in Year of Historic Racial Unrest
Amidst demonstrations against police brutality, Philadelphia residents have voted to create a new police oversight committee.
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 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 11, 2020
In Philly’s Queen Village, Calls for Racial Justice Abound
A mural by artist J. Giovinetti watches over Philadephia’s Queen Village neighborhood [Credit: Bobby Brier] (PHILADELPHIA) — On the cusp […]