Philadelphia’s city council met Monday, March 29, to discuss the rising epidemic of gun crimes. There have currently been 120 homicides in 2021 according to the Office of the Controller, a 25%…
Author: Evan Dean
Joint Committee discusses COVID-19 in prisons
Prison officials in Philadelphia announced Monday that while COVID-19 cases are down, supplies are in high demand for both staff and inmates. After an original meeting in December 2020, the City Council…
Committee on Children and Youth discuss need for Youth Services Office
With the safety of young people in institutions becoming a more prevalent issue than ever before, Philadelphia City Council decided to take a step forward in understanding the issue. The city council…
From prohibition to pandemic, McNally’s celebrates a centennial
Hidden along Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill is a small Irish pub that, over the last 100 years, has survived everything from the prohibition to a pandemic. McNally’s Quick Lunch opened in…
Committee on Public Safety meet to discuss an end to hit and runs
Feb. 24, 2021, The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia convened to discuss a resolution to the issue of vehicular hit and runs across the city….
Temple tentatively plans for students return
While COVID-19 perseveres, Temple University plans to do the same. On March 1, 2020, Temple University President Richard Englert announced plans for a fall semester “primarily in person”, with what Englert says…
Philadelphia restaurants look forward to 50% indoor dining
With COVID-19 continuing to keep the country at a crawl, Philadelphia has given restaurant owners a chance to bounce back by increasing dining capacity if certain ventilation standards are met. For some…
Temple Food Trucks Face Shut Down – For Some, Permanently
Temple University’s decision to hold classes remotely this school year has consequences for students, teachers, and also the small army of food trucks that usually feed them. Since shutdowns due to COVID-19…