A prominent foster care alumni group is spearheading an effort to get Gov. Tom Wolf to protect youth who are at great risk during the coronavirus pandemic. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
The city will offer sites with grab-and-go meals for seniors and sites with free diapers and other supplies for babies. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
Anthony Bucci, former CEO and cofounder of RevZilla, is working on one of a multitude of efforts across the region by to keep Philly’s food scene afloat. He and David Bookspan started #SavePhillyEats, a website offering specialized services, experiences and offerings from local restaurants, a little more than a week ago. | From: Technical.ly (Read more.)
Because of the rising demand, some PPE distributors are allocating certain types of PPE to healthcare organizations, resulting in a lack of proper medical masks, eye gear, gowns, and gloves for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
Amid the loss of jobs and economic calamity surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the government has a bit of good news: Stimulus checks will soon be hitting your back account. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
Kensington’s Mastbaum High School is on the short list of buildings being considered to host a drop-in site for Philadelphians with nowhere to go during the coronavirus pandemic, city officials confirmed. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
New public restrooms, handwashing stations and food distribution sites are coming to the heart of Philadelphia to help prevent coronavirus spread and provide options for unsheltered individuals. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Four Penn alums put their startups on hold to 3D-print face shields for Covid-19 frontline workers in Philly, and beyond | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)
As the coronavirus pandemic has hit our city, not only has the municipal government, nonprofits, foundations, etc. stepped up to help those who will be most impacted by COVID-19, so have neighborhoods and communities. | From: Generocity (Read more.)
WPPM Community Radio coverage of coronavirus in Philadelphia. | From: PhillyCam (Read more.)
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