Wawa store on Broad and Walnut Streets closing for good due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic

Philadelphia, PA - Wawa has announced the closing of its flagship store in Center City Philadelphia, Wawa at Broad and Walnut Streets. The Philadelphia flagship store opened in 2015 with lots of fanfare, however in recent months foot traffic due to Philadelphians working from home, has forced the popular convenient store to close-up for good.

Philadelphia Students to Start Year Online Under New Plan

Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia School District has made some modifications to its Advancing Education Safely Plan, to open Philadelphia schools this year. The new strategy would start the current school year with all students learning remotely from home for the initial marking period that ends on November 17, 2020.

Philadelphia's Coronavirus Interim Racial Equity Plan

 Philadelphia, PA - Coronavirus Interim Racial Equity Plan: The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has released an interim plan to address the racial inequities posed by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education Approves Changes to Advancing Education Safely Reopening Plan

Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia Board of Education accepted the suggested modifications to the District's "Advancing Education Safely" reopening plan.

Red Owl Tavern (Photo: Bill Zimmerman)

 Philadelphia, PA - The City of Philadelphia just extended its ban on inside dining all the way to September 1, 2020, pointing out an increase in COVID-19 incidents throughout the local region.

Photo by Sven Brandsma

Philadelphia, PA - Trash and Recycling Collection Updates: The Streets Department has suspended recycling collections for Monday, July 27, and Tuesday, July 28 to allow crews to prioritize trash collection and return to a normal trash collection schedule as quickly as possible. Residents should place trash out on their normal trash collection day this week.