All school districts in Pennsylvania are closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak. In a response, districts such as North Penn School District in Montgomery County provide meals for their students.
Month: March 2020
Fitness Trainer Finds Creative Ways to Keep Clients Involved
Since, gyms are closed and everyone is practicing social distancing, people have to find new ways to stay active. Fitness coach, Sajie Jay has moved her platform to virtual training. She frequently…
Some university students say online classes pose new challenges
Universities in Pennsylvania and many other states have shifted instruction online, but students, including those at Temple University, say they have mixed feelings about this shift. Universities have turned to Zoom and…
Work Environments More Stressful Than Ever for Grocery and Pharmacy Workers
Workers at essential businesses like grocery stores and pharmacies say they find their work environments stressful now that theirs are the only businesses open. In Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all…
Uber Eats provides income during the quarantine
Delivery food service is an option if you’re told to stay home. Listen in on how one New Jersey resident is taking advantage of Uber Eats making extra cash during this quarantine.
Businesses, employees face PR questions and restrictions amid outbreak
One of the ways people can maintain contact during social distancing is by consuming news – but not if there’s no way to report it. As businesses shut down and face unprecedented…
Business Owners on the shore are nervous for their future
Due to the spread of covid-19 virus, Gov. Phil Murphy closed down many tourist attractions on the shore and many local businesses are suffering as a result. Spring has arrived, but you…
Temple Fine Art Student Prepares for Virtual Learning
In an email on March 11, 2019, Richard Englert, President of Temple University, announced that the school would be going virtual due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The email states students in Temple…
Philadelphia food collaborative offers free training workshops for staff and volunteers working in congregate meal settings
Philadelphia will offer at least ten free training workshops in the coming months to meal servers and staff to help them respond to changes in food service laws. Starting April 1, the…
Celebrations of Women’s Suffrage Continue All Year Long in Philadelphia
March is women’s history month, but 2020 is also the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment. In honor of the celebration, Philadelphia changed its nickname to “City of Sisterly Love” for the…