Articles by Philadelphia Sun Staff

BPT When COVID-19 halted all non-essential health services, it begged the question – what types of care can’t be delayed? Treatment for chronic pain, for one. Not only is pain management essential care, it’s even more critical during stressful times. The good news is the pandemic has inspired innovations, such as telehealth and minimally invasive…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Michael B. Jordan  (Photo: Phil Stafford / Shutterstock) By Florence Anthony Quarantine new hot couple alert! Michael B. Jordan was photographed getting off of a private Delta jet in Atlanta with Steve and Marjorie Harvey’s daughter, Lori Harvey.  People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive of 2020 and the model/socialite wore matching grey sweat suits…

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ABOVE PHOTO: This combination photo shows from left, Mickey Guyton, Beyonce Knowles and H.E.R., whose songs about the Black experience all landed Grammy nominations Tuesday.  (AP Photo) By Mesfin Fekadu associated press NEW YORK — With police brutality continuing to devastate Black families and the coronavirus ravishing Black America disproportionately, the world was driven to…

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ABOVE PHOTO: In this Sept. 25, 2018, file photo, Bill Cosby arrives for a sentencing hearing following his sexual assault conviction at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown Pa. The actor has spent more than two years in prison since he was convicted of sexual assault in the first celebrity trial of the #MeToo era. …

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BPT Feeling a sense of connection and belonging with others is a basic human need. But unfortunately for many older adults, social isolation and loneliness are on the rise, especially because of the necessary social distancing since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The good news is, there are concrete strategies that caregivers and family members alike…

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BPT While 2020 has been a rollercoaster of emotions for all of us, this year’s holiday season doesn’t have to be. These hacks will help you navigate the new norm this holiday shopping season — and make sure 2020 ends on a stress-free note. Channel your inner Clark Griswold.  Go all out with holiday decorating…

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BPT Fewer people around the table, virtual meal sharing and car trips that take you no farther than the local grocery store are making holiday gatherings look a bit different this year. As a holiday host and master chef in your home kitchen there are still plenty of ways to usher in new traditions and…

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ABOVE PHOTO: David Wilkes and his younger son Norman Green hold a celebration on November 20 over the arrest of his son’s killer. (Photo courtesy: Napoleon Kingcade) By Napoleon F. Kingcade  Two weeks ago, David Wilkes and his family decided to have a big celebration. On November 20, they received the good news that an…

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By TheraMartin Margaret Wells, known as “Mom” Wells by all who knew her, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 after a battle with COVID-19 at Temple University Hospital. Margaret was the wife of the late Rev. Henry T. Wells, and together they founded One Day At A Time, (ODAAT), a drug and alcohol recovery…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Carlton Williams (insert) Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams has announced an update to the work schedule for the Lincoln Drive Restoration Project. There will be overnight southbound (inbound) lane closures along Lincoln Drive between Wissahickon and Ridge Avenues from 9 to 5 to allow for guide rail installation.  The overnight closure began Monday, November…

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