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.
This Philly-Area Yoga Teacher Is Juggling Virtual Workouts and Her Kids’ Education
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money people invest in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For […]
Order In: Greg Vernick Is Rethinking His Restaurant For Takeout
Welcome to Order In, our new coronavirus-related column where we reach out to restaurant owners and chefs to talk about what they chose to do […]
Mayor Kenney to Philly: “Just Put On the Damn Mask”
A roundup of Philly coronavirus news. Mayor Kenney Has Had Enough of the Unmasked We’ve all seen them. They are sitting in the parks. You […]
Coronavirus Front Line Workers Could Win a Wedding Package From Four Philly Vendors
Magic happens when communities come together to support one another. Nowhere is this more evident than the Philadelphia wedding industry in the wake of coronavirus. […]
Philly Researchers Are Speeding Up the Clinical Research Process With Coronavirus Trials
Over the past month, researchers in hospitals across Philadelphia have launched as many as 30 clinical trials all aimed at finding cures for COVID-19. It’s […]
Just How “Painful” Is Jim Kenney’s Post-Coronavirus Budget? Here Are 5 Big Takeaways
Early last week, City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart warned that the coronavirus pandemic could put a $650 million hole in Philadelphia’s budget. By that time, Mayor […]
Philly Coronavirus News: Philadelphia Police to Start, You Know, Arresting People Again
A roundup of Philly coronavirus news. Philly Police to Start, You Know, Arresting People Again There was a real “things that make you go hmm” […]
Would You Pay This Much for Dinner If It Meant Your Server Got Health Insurance?
So much of what plagues the restaurant industry — the non-livable wages, the shady business practices, the exploitation of workers — is built right into […]
How 5 Philly-Area Gyms Are Handling Memberships During COVID Closures
Just about seven weeks ago, Tom Wolf closed gyms and other non-essential businesses due to the escalating coronavirus outbreak. Even though Wolf has recently outlined […]
My Pandemic Story: High Street Hospitality Group’s Ellen Yin on Having to Lay Off Her Staff
Published as a part of the “This Is My Pandemic Story” article in the May issue of Philadelphia Magazine. Here, Ellen Yin, High Street Hospitality […]
My Pandemic Story: HughE Dillon on Surviving COVID-19 and Wanting to Do More to Help
Published as a part of the “This Is My Pandemic Story” article in the May issue of Philadelphia Magazine. Here, HughE Dillon, party photographer, man-about-town, […]
My Pandemic Story: A First-Generation College Student Whose Summer Orientation May Be Canceled
Published as a part of the “This Is My Pandemic Story” article in the May issue of Philadelphia Magazine. Here, Angelica Estevez, a senior at […]
My Pandemic Story: A Food Delivery Driver Working Six Days a Week
Published as a part of the “This Is My Pandemic Story” article in the May issue of Philadelphia Magazine. Here, Nicholas Butler, a driver for […]
My Pandemic Story: Flyers Star James Van Riemsdyk on Suspending the Season in the Midst of a Hot Streak
Published as a part of the “This Is My Pandemic Story” article in the May issue of Philadelphia Magazine. Here, James van Riemsdyk, Philadelphia Flyers […]
My Pandemic Story: Philly’s Managing Director on How Nothing Prepares You for a Crisis Like This One
Published as a part of the “This Is My Pandemic Story” article in the May issue of Philadelphia Magazine. Here, Brian Abernathy, managing director of […]