City – The Temple News

Philadelphia to expand vaccine eligibility to more essential workers

01 April 2021 Lawrence Ukenye

Sanitation workers, utility workers and janitorial staff will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines starting April 5.

City officials, Temple students reflect on life during the pandemic

16 March 2021 Lawrence Ukenye

Mayor Jim Kenney urged residents to remain hopeful about a return to normal on the one-year anniversary of the closure of nonessential city businesses.

Philadelphia expands vaccine eligibility to residents 65 and older

10 March 2021 Lawrence Ukenye

Residents 65 and older now eligible are part of the city’s 1B category, which also includes teachers, first responders and transit workers.

Philly to allow fans at sporting events, loosen dining restrictions

26 February 2021 Lawrence Ukenye

Retail store capacity is also expanded and indoor theaters can now serve food and drinks.

Philadelphia to expand some indoor dining to 50 percent capacity

09 February 2021 Lawrence Ukenye

Restaurants will need to verify their ventilation circulates air at least 15 times per hour in order to increase their capacity.

Pennsylvania, Philly expand vaccine eligibility to seniors, high-risk people

19 January 2021 Lawrence Ukenye

The commonwealth is expanding Phase 1A of vaccination to include those 65 or older and those 16 or older with underlying conditions.

Supporting local dining options is still imperative

03 November 2020 Allison Nikles

A student argues others should help Reading Terminal Market and other small businesses.

Remove Rizzo, better represent the city

30 August 2016 Jaya Montague

The city should remove Frank Rizzo’s statue.