Health
“You Wear The Mask For Me”
As Covid-19 cases rise in Philly, the act of wearing a mask has come to mean more than just health. It’s good citizenship
By Sabina Louise PierceRIP Medical Debt
A third of Americans have medical bills they cannot pay. A New York nonprofit has helped eliminate $2 billion of that debt for the poorest of them
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyHow To Grow Black Businesses
Post-Covid economic recovery requires providing opportunities for Black businesses to thrive. Drexel’s Metro Finance Director lays out a plan to do that
By Bruce Katz, Kevin Gillen, Ben Preis and Sharon VelasquezPhilly’s Hot Weather Health Crisis
Heat and Covid-19 could make this the most dangerous summer on record. Two urban environmentalists with ways to make a more sustainable, resilient and just city .
By Russell Zerbo and Christina D. RosanOur Mournful Undertaking
The first in a series exploring Covid-19’s effects on Black Philadelphians asks: What else is lost when someone dies?
By James PetersonKenneth Walker Jr.
The North Philly native turned a former campaign office into The Unity Center, a twice-weekly food distribution site whose clients have tripled since Covid-19
By Jason PetersRevolutionizing Your Meat
While national suppliers come up short during the pandemic, Philly’s Primal Supply Meats is keeping fridges stocked and local farmers afloat. That’s good for our diets—and our economy
By Brianna Baker“Dignity from the Door”
As our city faces new challenges every day, Pathways to Recovery hasn’t wavered in its commitment to providing a much-needed system of support
By Jessica Blatt PressSpirits Up! Yoga and Healing
In the wake of the protests, this six-day effort will provide free yoga and meditation around town for Black Philadelphians
By Jessica Blatt PressHealth care disparity in the age of Covid-19
The most recent online Citizen event explored the deplorable state of racial inequality in health care, and what we can do about it
By Jessica Blatt Press