Philadelphia Coronavirus News
Philadelphia magazine is tracking the latest Philadelphia coronavirus news, including breaking information about COVID-19 in the region and helpful guides and tools to navigate the crisis. You can find the latest CDC recommendations on coronavirus here. For more information on debunked myths surrounding the disease, look here. To learn more about the Philly biotech company that’s working on a vaccine for COVID-19, read more here. To read our latest coverage on coronavirus in Philadelphia, check the links below.
Will We All Have PTSD from Dealing with COVID-19?
Anxiety is skyrocketing during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 30 percent of Americans saying the crisis is having a “serious impact” on their mental health, and […]
How Can the City Protect Residents From Extreme Heat Amid COVID? Philly Health Experts Have Ideas
Excessive heat exposure is a serious public health challenge. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more people die from heat each year than […]
We Moved Our Wedding Up Because of Coronavirus. Here’s Why It Worked
For the countless couples who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, it is all about their approach. Some made the difficult decision to […]
80 Notable Philly Institutions and Businesses That Received PPP Loans
When the Trump administration first began issuing forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program to help small businesses survive amid the coronavirus pandemic, Treasury Department […]
I’m Done Reasoning With COVID Safety Violators Who Have a Death Wish
Over the weekend, I didn’t celebrate America’s birthday, but that of my best friend. Five friends and I dared to do something we hadn’t done […]
Inovio Embroiled in Lawsuits Around Its Potential COVID-19 Vaccine
Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Pharmaceuticals has emerged as one of the leading companies working on a vaccine for COVID-19. We’ve covered the company’s vaccine development journey, […]
Welp, So Much for Social Distancing at the Jersey Shore Over 4th of July Weekend
A roundup of Philly news. This post may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Apparently Lots of People at the Jersey […]
How Philly Fitness Studios Plan to Stay Afloat While Their Doors Are Closed for Another Month
When Governor Wolf announced that 12 Southeastern Pennsylvania counties — including Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks — would be moving to the green phase on June […]
Wendell Potter on Why America’s Healthcare System Is to Blame for Our Poor Coronavirus Response
Wendell Potter used to lie for a living. He admits this fact readily: Twenty years as an insurance executive at Cigna, during which time his […]
A Philly Therapist Wrote a Children’s Book about COVID-19
For many people, the coronavirus pandemic has dredged up feelings of fear, sadness, and anger. As the crisis continues, parents and guardians might be wondering […]
Marc Vetri Is Taking Fiorella to Vegas
After making some controversial comments calling for Philadelphia to allow indoor dining, Marc Vetri announced today that he’s taking the Fiorella name to Las Vegas for […]
Of Course It’s Too Soon for Indoor Dining
July 3rd was going to be a big day for Philly restaurants. That was the date, chosen (tentatively) by city officials, that restaurants would be […]
Philly Nonprofit Offers Free Self-Test Kits to Encourage HIV Testing at Home
For more than 40 years, local non-profit AccessMatters has been working to equalize access to sexual and reproductive healthcare for teens and adults in the […]
Coronavirus Wedding Diaries: We Changed Our Date Early, and It’s Working Out Better for Us, So Far
University City couple Dani Maiale, 26, and John Dombroski, 30, were planning for a 400-person wedding October 3rd at The Union League of Philadelphia when […]
Yes, You Can Go See a Movie This Weekend — But You Can’t Eat Inside a Philly Restaurant
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Some Pennsylvania Movie Theaters and Museums Are […]