Topic: Covid
How Not to Help Small Businesses
Congress’s plan to save the country’s businesses during the Covid-19 shutdown was a failure, a former Philly official says. Here’s how it could be done better
By Terry GillenHelpers in the Pandemic
At last week’s event, we heard from three Philadelphians who have jumped in to make a difference—and learned how we can all do our part
By Jessica Blatt PressGet The Kids Connected Already
It’s nearly 50 days into the pandemic and thousands of school kids still aren’t able to access online learning. WURD’s midday host wonders, why can’t we be more like Detroit?
By Charles D. EllisonWhat Movies to Stream
Local film experts share streaming recommendations for viewers of all ages
By Jessica Blatt PressReopening…Smartly
Downtowns are key to the revival of cities post-Covid-19. Drexel’s Metro Finance Director with five ways to rethink how we use Center City
By Bruce Katz, Frances Kern Mennone and Gunnar BransonRecovery Must Include Mental Health
Anxiety and depression are on the rise because of Covid-19—but mental health services are still limited. A local psychologist on why we need to change that.
By Megan SpokasSpread the Wealth
Small businesses can’t wait years to recover from Covid-19. The president of a West Philly business association coalition sent testimony to Congress on how to ensure they survive.
By Jabari JonesThe Other Crisis We Can’t Ignore
What we can learn about fighting climate change from our fight against the coronavirus.
By Brianna BakerBest Game Ever
A Philadelphia father recreates a birthday trip to Citizens Bank Park for his baseball-crazy 10-year-old
By Mike WangMadeleine Dean Wants to Send You More Money
The Montgomery County rep is one of several members of Congress pushing for continued payments to Americans as a result of Covid-19. Philly 3.0's engagement director on why that matters
By Jon Geeting