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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.

stay-at-home order
City Life

We’ve Always Craved Being Home. Then We Were Told to Stay There

America has always had a home fixation: Home of the brave. Home on the range. Home plate. Home isn’t just a place for us; it’s […]

Be Well Philly

ASMR Videos Make Me Feel Less Alone During Social Distancing

I slump into the faux leather sofa in my parents’ living room, the corner of the house that has become my pandemic office space. My […]

philly colleges fall semester
City Life

Philly Colleges Are Planning for In-Person Classes This Fall: What We Know

Philadelphia-area colleges and universities are cautiously releasing plans for the fall semester, with many hoping to resume in-person learning to the fullest extent possible this […]

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine, who says we need to stay away from the Jersey Shore beaches that are reopening
City Life

Rachel Levine to Pennsylvania: Stay Away From the Jersey Shore!

A roundup of Philly coronavirus news. Jersey Shore Beaches Are Reopening, but Rachel Levine Says to Stay Away Whether you consider it a glimmer of […]

City Life

After Coronavirus, Will We Ever Go Back to Wearing “Work Clothes”?

I’ve always had a thing for uniforms. I liked the way they staked out identities even way back in middle school: I’m on the field […]

the hard rock casino in atlantic city, which could reopen soon if atlantic city casinos reopen on june 1st
City Life

Atlantic City Casinos Now Accepting Hotel Reservations for June 1st and Beyond

Could Atlantic City casinos reopen as early as June 1st? That’s what most of the casino properties in the Jersey Shore town seem to be […]

philly barber shops, hair salons and nail spas want to reopen
City Life

Philly Coronavirus News: The Battle to Reopen Barber Shops, Hair Salons, and Nail Spas

You’ve probably heard about the woman in Dallas, Texas who was jailed — yes, jailed! — for defiantly reopening her hair salon against state orders. […]

Be Well Philly

Here’s Why Many of Us Are Exercising a Whole Lot More Right Now

For some time now, many of us been spending a whole lot more time indoors. Our sense of normalcy has totally changed. There’s been a […]

Rodin Museum wedding
Philadelphia Wedding

Coronavirus Wedding Diaries: We Had an Impromptu Wedding on the Steps of the Rodin

Logan Circle residents Jack Barry, 57, and John Luff, 58, had been together for a little more than 19 years when they decided to get […]

NextHealth PHL

When Is the Best Time to Reopen Philadelphia?

This week, as many as 23 states across the country lifted stay-at-home orders and began taking steps toward reopening businesses and resuming public activities that […]

jacqueline mcbride, who has been arrested for the di bruno bros. spitting incidents
City Life

Jacqueline McBride Is White Privilege Personified

Let’s just get this out of the way: If Jacqueline McBride were black, you wouldn’t be reading this op-ed about our societal fascination with the […]

mail delivery worker during the coronavirus crisis
City Life

Mail Delivery Is Seriously Screwed Up During the Coronavirus Crisis

A roundup of Philly coronavirus news. Mail Delivery Is Seriously Screwed Up During the Coronavirus Crisis Every few days, I get a call from my […]

City Life

Gig Workers Were Supposed to Get Unemployment Benefits. They Haven’t Received Any Yet.

It is a not-very-well kept secret that the gig economy exploits workers. Companies like Lyft, Uber, DoorDash and Instacart are all valued at billions of […]

The Curtis Atrium
Philadelphia Wedding

The Curtis Atrium Temporarily Waives Its Wedding Venue Fee for Front Line Workers

Here’s some good news: The Curtis Atrium is now one of the locations waiving its wedding venue rental fee (valued from $3,500 to $5,500) as […]

philadelphia boutiques coronavirus response
Life & Style

9 Ways Philly Boutiques, Brands, and Makers Pivoted Quickly Amid the Coronavirus Crisis

Just like restaurants, Philly’s boutiques, brands and makers have had to pivot — and quickly. Here are nine ways area shops are adapting to the […]