Homeless support services are working harder than ever to protect the high risk and vulnerable homeless community from contracting COVID-19. Homelessness is difficult under any circumstances, but researchers at the University of…
Bucks County SPCA makes adoption possible during COVID-19
Our responsibility as people is to help animals, and here we are in a position where we’re seeking comfort through them. I’d like to share the story of how the pandemic has affected…
Educators Adjust to New Normal During Pandemic
In the six weeks since schools shut down, educators say they’ve felt saddened, stressed and concerned. Education is usually a social affair. Teachers and students gather and exchange knowledge and ideas. But as social…
COVID 19 pandemic makes life harder for senior citizens
Since the pandemic erupted in early March, the CDC said elderly people are the most vulnerable to COVID-19. Reatha Flowers, an 81-year-old woman, has health issues ranging from asthma to diabetes which…
Nonprofits Team Up With City Government To Feed Those In Need During Pandemic
Statewide stay-at-home orders to prevent the spread of coronavirus are making it even more difficult than usual to find food in Philadelphia. America’s poorest big city already had some of the area’s…
Community members help one another amidst pandemic
The city of Pompano Beach feeds 1000 families in need every Thursday. Local churches, clubs and city council members came together to lift the burden of food disparity off of families’ shoulders….
Temple University Cancels First Annual Kente Ceremony Due to COVID-19
Temple University planned an inaugural graduation ceremony for multicultural students, but it was cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Not only was Temple University’s traditional ceremonies cancelled, but so was their Kente…
Local Specialty Food Store Adjusting to New Normal
At a time when larger grocery stores see surging demand, specialty grocer Lotsa Pasta has had to cut hours and staff. One of the smaller grocers trying to navigate the new normal…
Restaurants Struggling to Carry on with Carryout
Louisville’s local restaurants and bars are struggling to stay open as people have stopped dining in while practicing social distancing. Some national fast-food restaurants equipped with drive-thru windows have managed to weather…
New Jersey home faces damaged during COVID 19 crisis
On Monday April 13th, The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Cape May County and nearly all of New Jersey through 6pm. I spoke with New Jersey resident Dana Tack,…