Top Philadelphia news: Emergency rental assistance available; restaurants selling groceries; more

Top Philadelphia news: Emergency rental assistance available; restaurants selling groceries; morePhoto: Scott Serhat Duygun/Unsplash
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Published on May 12, 2020

Missed the most recent top news in Philadelphia? Read on for everything you need to know.

Area college students owe rent for their now-empty apartments, with little to no recourse

As Philadelphia-area universities have closed amid the coronavirus, student-oriented private apartment corporations have offered payment plans and flexibility, but won't allow students to break leases.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Horse rescues are struggling amid pandemic

Rescues and other non-profit equestrian programs say donations are down while the need is way up.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philly restaurants are selling groceries

Bags of flour, dried beans, produce boxes, oat milk, toilet paper and more are on the menus at local restaurants.

Read the full story on Eater Philly.

New city program provides emergency rental assistance

The COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program will make rent payments for people who have lost income because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Read the full story on www.phillytrib.com.

Artwork initiative brings beauty to closed storefronts

Murals have long been an important form of artistic expression in Philadelphia, and now more than ever, they may beautify the city.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.


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