Emily Scott
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Pa. coronavirus update: Philly residents in Phase 1C eligible for vaccine starting April 5
The city plans to prioritize four specific groups within 1C for vaccines: sanitation workers, maintenance and janitorial staff, utility workers, and postal and package delivery workers. → Read More
Celebrate winter holiday cheer at Franklin Square now through the end of February
The Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show will light up the park nightly, with a dazzling light performance every 30 minutes through Jan. 10. → Read More
PennDOT, PA Turnpike: Road restrictions in response to winter snow storm
To keep up with the latest information as the storm progresses, follow 511PA via its traveler information website and mapping tool. → Read More
Camden getting three new walk-up COVID testing sites this week
Starting Dec. 9, tests will be available to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., provided by Cooper University Health Care. → Read More
Center City restaurant Harper’s Garden grows outdoor dining setup with private greenhouses
With its 10 heated, individual greenhouses, Harper’s hopes to be able to keep their outdoor dining afloat through the wintry weather. → Read More
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Remembering first responders, both on 9/11 and now
Pa. Health Secretary Rachel Levine says health care providers, EMTs, National Guard members, firefighters and police again answer the call to save lives. → Read More
Philly grieves death of Chadwick Boseman — Black superhero on screen and in life
Boseman’s death left Philadelphians grieving the loss of a beloved Black icon. → Read More
Philly Zoo welcomes its first baby flamingo in more than 20 years
To celebrate the little one’s birth, zoo employees are calling for the public’s assistance in naming the new arrival. → Read More
Black Philly therapists are raising $15K to provide free mental health resources to people of color
“It’s just super important to band together...and make sure that you understand the importance of healing within the devastation that we have all faced throughout this time.” → Read More
Day 8 of Philly George Floyd protests: Massive demonstration at Art Museum, among others citywide
Many of the protests are calling for specific changes in Philadelphia, including the defunding of the police department. → Read More
Philly’s annual African American street festival Odunde canceled due to COVID-19
Organizers have set a tentative date of Sunday, June 13, 2021 for next year’s event. → Read More
Coronavirus update: Pa. unemployment portal for gig workers, self-employed goes live; state death totals top 1K
Pennsylvanians who meet the requirements — anyone not eligible for regular unemployment compensation — can now apply online. → Read More
Coronavirus update: Pa. rolls out federal unemployment benefits
The state Department of Labor and Industry sent out the first $600 payments to eligible Pennsylvanians on Friday. → Read More
Coronavirus update: Gov. Murphy says death toll passes N.J. number from 9/11
Another 4,331 New Jersey residents tested positive for coronavirus since Friday, and an additional 200 residents have died, the governor said. → Read More
Appointment-only COVID-19 test site opens in Montco at Temple Ambler campus
Registered in advance, 540 people were tested Saturday. The site will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., as testing supplies allow. → Read More
Coronavirus update: Gov. Wolf announces Bucks, Chester shutdowns; N.J. has second COVID-19 death
The weekend saw school closures and cancellations sweep across the region as the number of COVID-19 cases rose in all three states. → Read More
Camden County GOP criticized for sharing Muslim-bashing political memes
The party has amplified social media content that two Muslim groups and the N.J. Attorney General’s Office say could promote bias incidents. → Read More
To reach hard-to-count communities, a play about census during tax-prep season
“Count Me In, a forum theatre collaboration between Ceiba and Just Act, depicts a struggle to explain the census’ importance to hard-to-count communities. → Read More
Cancellation of large events and transparency concerns as coronavirus reaches Philly region
University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Union are among organizations canceling large-scale events in hopes of thwarting COVID-19’s spread. → Read More
N.J. now has two patients who tested positive for COVID-19
Acting Gov. Oliver announced immediate restrictions on state-related business travel, international and short trips, such as to New York, Philadelphia. → Read More