Topic: Covid
Leadership in the time of crisis
Elected official press conferences suddenly make for great TV. Are any of our guys at all Churchillian?
By Larry PlattDIY Life Saving
As the City works to cement a manufacturing deal for medical protective gear, a volunteer team of designers and makers has jumped in to do their part
By Andy MetzgerWe Must Save the Election
WURD’s midday host warns that coronavirus-inspired primary delays could lead to voter suppression and a win for Trump in November—unless we take action now
By Charles D. EllisonDear Educators…This is a Lot
A Swarthmore professor pens an open letter to Philadelphia teachers—heroes today even more than usual
By Jen BradleyThe Color of Coronavirus
Black and brown Philadelphians may be the hardest hit by COVID-19—as they are by so many issues. A local writer and educator has some ideas to fight that.
By Hilary BeardAnna Purcell
The owner of Manayunk’s Threads on Main launched #ShareYour50 to encourage Philadelphians to keep local businesses afloat through the coronavirus shutdown
By Brianna BakerCommunity Cure
As coronavirus upends our lives, community organizers aren’t waiting for the government to help us—supporting each other is the only way through
By Katherine RapinCan Vote-by-Mail Save the Election?
The coronavirus is likely to upend the April 28 primary. That's why Philly 3.0’s engagement director doubles down on his call for mail-in voting
By Jon GeetingTips from a life of avoiding infection
A local cystic fibrosis patient and advocate has spent her whole life avoiding viruses. In the time of coronavirus, we could all benefit from her experience
By Emily Kramer-Golinkoff“Really, Stay Home”
An anonymous local ER doc on what it’s like being on the front lines of coronavirus—and what the rest of us can do
By Katherine Rapin