Topic: Covid
COGRID-19
When the pandemic hit, local creative director Jason Rothman turned to what he knows best to help: wrangling artists to design a poster for charity
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
“Actors Have to Work On Their Craft”
The Covid-19 recession has hit theater—and those who work in it—hard. A virtual networking support group is helping them stay connected
By Jane M. Von Bergen
Welcome Bread
The volunteer peanut butter and jelly brigade is helping to feed thousands of people throughout the region during the pandemic
By Elena Musher Eisenstadt
Jermaine Womack and Emily Callaghan
The West Philly neighbors are helping provide for the loved ones often overlooked during times like Covid-19: pets
By Sophie Borgenicht
Next Steps
Could help be on the way for Main Street businesses? Here, a rundown of the relief bills and programs that, if Congress acts, might just help
By Bruce Katz, Beth Bafford, Jamie Rubin, Michael Saadine and Colin Higgins
“Roll Up Your Sleeves and Get To Work”
An update on professor and activist Stephanie Sena, who is still working to uplift Philadelphians in need of food, shelter and dignity
By Isabel Mehta
Businesses, Step Up in the “New Normal”
A City Councilperson issues a call to arms for the business class: What are you doing to make a more equitable city?
By María Quiñones-Sánchez
“How Do You Make Sure People Still Get Food?”
New Philabundance CEO Loree Jones started her job in the midst of a pandemic and racial protests that roiled the city. She is exactly where she wants to be.
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Mask On! Philly
Melissa Lamarre and Leon Caldwell call themselves “solutionists.” Their latest endeavor provides learning, volunteering and better health for their community.
By Jessica Blatt Press
How Jim Kenney Lost The City
Murders raging. Trash piling up. Police both running amok and turning a blind eye to enforcing laws. How’d we get here?
By Larry Platt