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Philadelphia organizations work to educate and provide vaccines to at-risk populations

(03/29/21 6:07am)

Believing that Philadelphia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout process has not prioritized the needs of marginalized communities, local community leaders are leading efforts to provide greater vaccine accessibility and information about the vaccines to combat racial disparities in the rollout process.


Here’s how Penn’s decisions have impacted West Philadelphia throughout the pandemic

(03/18/21 6:02am)

Over a year has passed since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the nation, forcing thousands of Philadelphians and members of the Penn community to adapt to the challenges of life under various lockdown restrictions. The University's actions regarding the pandemic have affected the West Philadelphia community in a variety of ways, ranging from its employment of local residents to its economic effects on local businesses. 





‘It will literally kill people’: Penn’s reopening angers West Philadelphia residents

(01/25/21 6:37am)

Penn's decision to bring thousands of students back to campus during the pandemic's deadliest season has flung thousands of West Philadelphia residents into increased risk of transmission. After being blindsided by the buzzing campus, members of the local community believe the University made the wrong call.