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.
The Feds Are Playing Hardball With Accused Arsonist Lore Blumenthal
A roundup of Philly news. This post may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. The Feds Want to Keep Lore Blumenthal […]
Philly Lawyers Prepping Massive Lawsuit Against City Over Tear Gas and Other Incidents
A roundup of Philly news. This post may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Philly Lawyers Prepping Massive Lawsuit Against City […]
NextUp: The Local Company Unlocking the Mysteries of Brain Disease
“NextUp” is a weekly NextHealth PHL feature that highlights the local leaders, organizations and research shaping the Greater Philadelphia region’s life sciences ecosystem. Email qmuse@phillymag.com […]
How the Coronavirus Shutdown Rekindled Our Appreciation of Friendship
I was five years old when I met my first best friend. It was summertime, and both of our families had just moved to town. […]
What 14 Creative Philadelphians Wore During Quarantine
How does Philly’s creative class hole up? With swagger, obviously. We asked artists, restaurant owners, stylists and more to document their quarantine style through self-portraits. […]
As Philly Coronavirus Cases Decrease, a Related Danger Emerges: Heat Exposure
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, there was an initial line of thinking that the virus would be the great equalizer: Anyone could get sick, rich […]
9 Ways Philly Vendors are Helping Couples Pull Off Elopements or Micro-Weddings
The pandemic has forced us to rethink many aspects of our lives, including the way we celebrate life’s big moments — weddings, among them. As […]
This New Running Challenge Will Help You Explore Philly’s Hidden Gems
Because the coronavirus pandemic cancelled — or at least significantly delayed — a number of in-person races, you may be finding it tough to stay […]
Intubated and Unconscious: My Battle With COVID-19
It was mid-March, and I was fighting a nagging sinus infection — the second in a month — taking an antibiotic prescribed by my primary […]
In Memoriam: All the Philly Restaurants That Closed During the Coronavirus Crisis So Far
COVID-19 has presented unprecedented challenges to Philadelphia’s restaurants, causing many restaurateurs to doubt their ability to reopen. For some, this has been a time to […]
This Couple Held a Drive-In Wedding at The SunnyBrook Ballroom
Out-of-the-box thinking has helped many Philly-area couples still get married amid the pandemic. Such is the case with this couple, who got hitched on June […]
Philly Just Canceled Its Live Fourth of July Fireworks Show
The holidays are really hitting different this year. Last week, Eastern State Penitentiary canceled its Halloween-themed Terror Behind the Walls (and laid off 40 percent […]
Dear COVID Quitters, We Couldn’t Have Gotten This So Wrong Without You
Here’s to the COVID quitters, who have grown bored with this lethal pandemic, who are done with Netflix binging, mac ’n’ cheese and Zoom sex, […]
6 Fit Pros Share the Philly Studios They’ve Been Supporting While at Home
During the coronavirus lockdown, most fitness instructors in the Philly area pivoted to teaching online, keeping many of their class schedules fairly busy despite the […]
Eastern State Just Canceled This Year’s Terror Behind the Walls
File this with the long list of 2020 events the pandemic has shut down: Eastern State Penitentiary has officially canceled this year’s installment of the […]