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.
Coronavirus Wedding Diaries: A Philly Nurse Anesthetist Who’s Hoping to Get Married in Poland This Summer
Bride-to-be Marta Waraksa, 33, is a nurse anesthetist at Penn Medicine, where she has worked for the past three years. She loves her role: She […]
Prominent Philly Power Players Sue China Over the Coronavirus
We knew to expect some interesting coronavirus lawsuits as a result of the mess that we are living in. And we already told you about […]
A Behavioral Economist Explains Why People Are Still Rebelling Against Social Distancing
It’s been three weeks since Governor Tom Wolf issued the first stay-at-home order for seven counties in Pennsylvania. That order has since been extended statewide […]
People Protesting Coronavirus Lockdown Orders Are Terrorists
One day after Pennsylvania reported its highest daily increase in deaths caused by the coronavirus, a group of disgruntled residents was protesting, demanding that the […]
7 Ways to Stay Motivated Despite a Postponed Race
This time of year normally means two things for runners: the tail-end of training and the beginning of race season. But as coronavirus would have […]
Philly Coronavirus News: These Protesting Idiots Made Harrisburg the Most Dangerous Place in the State
A roundup of Philly coronavirus news. If There’s a Big Coronavirus Outbreak in Harrisburg, Blame These “Reopen PA” Protesters Hundreds took to Harrisburg on Monday […]
Online Learning, Hybrid Classes and Virtual Reality: Philly Universities Prepare for a Risky Fall Semester
The high school seniors who saw their graduation ceremonies ripped away by COVID-19 this spring may now have to worry about their plans for the […]
The PLCB Continues to Hamstring Philly Wine Retailers and Dealers
Last week, two wine dealers that operate in the Philly region, MFW Wine Co. LLC and A6 Wine Co., sued the PLCB for violating a […]
It Took Me 159 Phone Calls to Place a Curbside Wine and Spirits Order With the PLCB
When I learned that the PLCB had decided to reopen some of the wine and spirits stores in Philadelphia and across the state for telephoned […]
Comcast Center Steakhouse Sues Insurance Company Over Coronavirus Losses
The restaurant at the Comcast Center is suing its insurance company over coronavirus losses. No, not Jean-Georges. That’s the glitzy new sky-high restaurant at the […]
Philly Coronavirus News: PLCB Liquor Sales Resume But Sound Like They Could Be a Big, Bungled Mess
A roundup of Philly coronavirus news. PLCB Stores Now Offer Curbside Pickup During Coronavirus Crisis Here’s a brief history of the PLCB’s activities during the […]
Penn Bioethicist Zeke Emanuel on Why We Should Expect More Pandemics in the Future
If you’ve watched much TV during the pandemic — outside of Tiger King, we mean — chances are you’ve seen Ezekiel Emanuel weighing in on […]
Tiger King Memes Are My Coronavirus Self-Care
Note to readers: While this is an essay about memes, describing one is as cringey as botching a good joke — so I’ll keep that […]
Philly Health Experts Turn to Social Media to Fight Coronavirus Misinformation
With COVID-19 social distancing measures in full effect, it might be starting to feel like it’s just you and Siri against the world. Many of […]
Philly Coronavirus News: Main Line Grocery Store Worker Tells Customers “Go Away”
A roundup of Philly coronavirus news. Main Line Grocery Store Worker to Customers: “Go Away” Earlier this week, we told you that Pennsylvania Governor Tom […]