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Forward in Photographs

Members of the Dornsife School of Public Health faculty and staff assisted in the planning of a COVID-19 drive-thru testing facility at Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia. Several students and faculty also volunteered at the site, which served vulnerable individuals over the age of 50.

Photo by Jeff Fusco

During the last two weeks of March, shortly after stay-at-home orders were issued, noted Philadelphia photographer Jeff Fusco (safely) visited campus and traveled around the city to see what was going on.

From University City campus to neighboring West Philadelphia to Citizens Bank Park to Chinatown, here’s what the city of Philadelphia looked like.

- Alissa Falcone

As the pandemic evolved and Drexel University shut its doors in early spring, 33rd and Market, an intersection typically bustling with students, staff, faculty, and community members, is seen empty.

Photo by Jeff Fusco

A lone pedestrian crosses at 34th and Market, another intersection previously packed with people and food trucks.

Photo by Jeff Fusco

Neighboring Drexel University, 30th Street Station, which houses the third-busiest Amtrak station in the U.S., is photographed with very few commuters and travelers.

Photo by Jeff Fusco

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