More than half of Philly’s coronavirus cases are millennials and zoomers
“The first wave of this epidemic is younger adults.”
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Philly social distancing map: 50% less movement, data company says
Smartphone GPS data gives an idea of how well people are following lockdown rules.
PA nurses’ union report card: Not enough masks, few separate units for COVID patients
A survey found thousands of Pennsylvania health care workers worried about lack of PPEs.
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Best quarantine activity: Destroy spotted lanternfly eggs before the spring hatch
Now's the time to scrape these bugs out of existence.
All the Philly coronavirus helplines, in one convenient directory
There’s lots of ways to get info about COVID-19.
PA nurses: Hospitals won’t guarantee paid leave for workers with COVID-19
“We’re on the front lines, and we have an increased risk,” said a state union president.
Many COVID sufferers experience loss of taste and smell, but it’s not a quarantine symptom in Philly yet
"Everything tastes like sewer water," said one Philadelphia patient.
Philly small business owners can apply for immediate relief money from the city
The city is offering emergency grants and up to $100k in zero-interest loans.
When you shop, don’t leave mothers using WIC empty-handed
The federal benefits can only be used for certain sizes and brands — and shelves are running dry.
What can and can’t you do under Philly’s ‘stay at home’ order?
Grocery shopping, yes. Pickup basketball, no.
6 ways to help Philly restaurants survive the devastating corona-slam
Don't let the city's vibrant food scene fall victim to COVID-19.
When Philly abolitionists opened the first women’s medical school in the world
The college was run by woman deans for nearly a century.
Foster kids left in limbo during Philly’s coronavirus lockdown
Courts aren’t holding key hearings, which means everything from safety to family reunification is up in the air.
Finding fun in quarantined Philly: Neighborhoods band together to create ‘rainbow hunts’ for kids
The bright window drawings are popping up all over the city.
How nonprofits can apply for Philly’s $6.5M coronavirus fund
100% of the aid will go directly to agencies helping with COVID-19 relief efforts.
Stockpiling for the lockdown? Philly-area preppers were already ready
“Everybody takes advice from us when things like this happen.”
Philly region braces for domestic violence surge with families stuck inside
Nonprofits and government officials are struggling to maintain connection with victims.
These hand-sewn masks look cool and benefit local relief efforts
Order one on Instagram for $30 or less.
Philly vows to pay seasonal workers at libraries and rec centers during shutdown
Hundreds of furloughed city employees are now guaranteed paychecks throughout the coronavirus crisis.
What you need to know about filing for unemployment in PA right now
You might be able to get benefits even if you're not yet laid off.