How to get more people vaccinated? In Philly, by hosting a parade down Broad Street
A brass band, a rap emcee — and free vax clinics along the way.
Posts tagged with Jefferson Health
Drive-thru graduation? How Philly colleges and universities plan to celebrate commencement 2021
Some schools are hosting in-person events, while others are staying virtual.
Election Day off work? Not at most big Philly companies
Some employers are closing early, offering extra PTO hours, or banning meetings on Nov. 3.
Billy Penn helps you connect the dots
Start your morning strong with all the Philly news you need in our free daily newsletter, straight to your inbox six days a week.
We can’t do it without you
As a nonprofit, we rely on readers like you to keep Billy Penn’s lights on. If you support local journalism for a more informed community, join us!
YOU power our paywall-free journalism
Billy Penn’s quality, local reporting is free to read and share, but it’s expensive to produce. If you appreciate our stories, will you join us as a member today?
Invest in local journalism
Our newsroom runs thanks to donations like yours. Want to make sure we stick around? Join our sustaining members with a recurring donation.
YOU make this happen
Our small-but-mighty newsroom wouldn’t exist without your support — thank you! Want to share Billy Penn with a friend? Connect them with our free daily newsletter.
Inside the Jefferson medical archives, where the most popular item is 1840’s ‘Anatomy of the Breast’
Pass time in quarantine exploring health records of Philly’s past.
List of sites: How to get tested for coronavirus in Philly
In most cases, you need a medical provider's referral to get a test.
Philly campus resources: What to do if you’re new
Peer mentorships, commuter assistance, ESL classes and other programs local colleges offer first-time students