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March 28, 2020
TRENTON – Many New Jerseyans who receive food assistance through the NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP) will receive an extra benefit payment on Sunday and their benefits will be higher in April to help address critical food needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. SNAP supplemental payments were included in the federal Families First…
March 28, 2020
Where to find free, nutritious food during COVID-19 People’s Emergency Center 325 N. 39th St. (19104) Upper Room Baptist Church 7236 Ogontz Ave. (19138) Opportunity, Inc. 5900 Lansdowne Ave. (19151) Christ Church South Philly 229 Moore St. (19148) Mitchell Elementary School 5500 Kingsessing Ave. (19143) Resurgence Church 1738 West Atlantic St. (19140) West Kensington Ministry …
March 28, 2020
SEPTA will reduce Regional Rail to an “Essential Service Schedule” starting on Sunday, March 29. This follows previous Regional Rail schedule adjustments implemented last week aimed at providing essential service during the COVID-19 crisis. Service on Transit modes, including buses, subways and trolleys, will continue to operate on reduced Saturday schedules. Starting Monday, March 30,…
March 27, 2020
ABOVE PHOTO: Museum of the American Revolution. (Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia) VISITPHILLY.COM There’s one thing we know for sure: Philadelphia is a city with incredible heart and remarkable resilience, and we’re capable of weathering any storm. Right now, there are still a ton of ways to experience and support the teams behind…
March 27, 2020
Nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia that provide urgent, essential services will receive emergency funding from The Beech Companies, Inc. through its Alston Beech Foundation. Beginning this week and for several weeks going forward, Beech will make $1,000 contributions to selected nonprofits to help keep them running during this national emergency. “As Beech celebrates our 30th anniversary…
March 27, 2020
By Claudia Lauer Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Hundreds of contract workers at Philadelphia International Airport are getting laid off as flight cancellations soar because of the spreading coronavirus, a labor union official said. Gabe Morgan of Local 32BJ of Service Employees International Union said some workers received layoff notices Wednesday, and he estimated that 600…
March 27, 2020
ABOVE PHOTO: Philabundance staff member volunteers adhering to social distancing guidelines( standing 6 feet apart) at their Hunger Relief Center in South Philadelphia during the COVID-19 crisis, March 19. (Photo courtesy of Philabundance) There are 750,000 individuals in the Delaware Valley who face hunger on a regular basis, even in the best of times. Philabundance…
March 27, 2020
After weeks of negotiation, talks between the City of Philadelphia and the owners of the now-shuttered Hahnemann Hospital have come to an end. By Denise Clay Since the coronavirus arrived in Philadelphia, officials concerned about the strain that a massive number of infected people could put on the City’s healthcare system, have called for the…
March 25, 2020
March 25, 2020– 1 p.m. Press Conference Mayor Kenney: “Deeply saddened to report the first death of a Philadelphia resident related to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Our prayers are with the family and loved ones of this person.” ~Mayor Kenney via Twitter The Philadelphia resident is in his 50’s. “We certainly expect more deaths in the…
March 25, 2020
By ANDREW TAYLOR, LISA MASCARO and JONATHAN LEMIRE WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic. The urgently needed pandemic response…
March 27, 2020
By Danae Reid Independent and underground artistry has been prevalent for years. With the help of the...
March 27, 2020
CULINARY.NET ’Tis the season for comfort foods, and this recipe with crumbled bacon and cubed potatoes smothered...
March 27, 2020
By Lynn Elber ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Netflix said last week it is establishing a $100...
March 27, 2020
ABOVE PHOTO: Byron Allen (Photo: Shutterstock) ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday threw...
March 27, 2020
ABOVE PHOTO: Early voters cast their ballots at the Frank P. Zeidler Municipal Building in Milwaukee, Wis....
March 28, 2020
Where to find free, nutritious food during COVID-19 People’s Emergency Center 325 N. 39th St. (19104) Upper...
