COVID-19 pandemic

Philadelphia loosens restrictions on indoor and outdoor dining

07 May 2021 Fallon Roth

Maximum table sizes for indoor dining have increased to six seats and capacities at indoor catered events have increased to 25 percent.

Philly expands vaccine eligibility to people 16 and older

16 April 2021 Fallon Roth

Individuals 16 and older can now receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while people 18 and older can receive the Moderna vaccine.

Philadelphia extends vaccine eligibility to clergy, people with intellectual disabilities

19 March 2021 Fallon Roth

The expansion comes as the city’s vaccine allocation from the federal government has stabilized.

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 to allow walk-up vaccinations, ease outdoor event restrictions

16 March 2021 Fallon Roth and Colin Evans

Walk-up vaccines will be available to residents in ZIP codes that have had a lower share of residents vaccinated so far. The city will begin accepting permit applications for outdoor events today.

On returning home and missing college

01 December 2020 Brianna Fairman

A student reflects on how moving back home during the pandemic has improved her relationship with her family.

Freshman year: Pack light, ‘just in case’

01 December 2020 Allison Nikles

A student describes her experience moving into a residence hall during the COVID-19 pandemic to move off campus later that semester.

COVID-19 was the push I needed to put myself out there

01 December 2020 Camillia Benjamin

A student describes how being forced to exert twice as much effort into making new friends virtually actually made her more outgoing than before.

When one door closes, break it down

01 December 2020 Madison Seitchik

A student describes how her missed opportunities were replaced with unexpected experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

I’m living in ‘The New Abnormal’

01 December 2020 Christina Mitchell

A student describes how her year has been reflected through The Strokes’ new album.