Philadelphia/ Community & Society
Published on May 06, 2020
Top Philadelphia news: Cemetery struggles to keep up; Phillies distribute thousands of cases of foodPhoto: Ben Grey/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Philadelphia.

Historic Philadelphia cemetery struggles to keep up with dead of the coronavirus

As the coronavirus extracted its toll, David Drysdale and the crematorium operators at Ivy Hill Cemetery could not keep up with the unrelenting arrival of bodies.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Man fatally shot in Northeast Philadelphia

A 61-year-old man was shot twice in the arm and once in the chest shortly before 10:30 p.m. Monday on the 3100 block of Byberry Road.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Philadelphia School District scaling back days, hours of 2 technology support centers

The support centers are the places where students can get their Chromebooks repaired or replaced.

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 Residents hold doorway dance party to honor essential workers

The 2700 block of North Opal Street looks like many others nowadays. Social distancing means neighbors are inside. But at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, that all changed.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Phillies distribute thousands of cases of food to pantries

Food banks have seen a steep rise in the number of families who are in desperate need during the pandemic.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.


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