Hospitalization dip? Still, PA lacks test capacity to safely reopen Yesterday there were 700 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Philadelphia, the city said. That’s down from 717 hospitalized on Friday, marking the first drop in recent memory. But since we don’t know how many people died vs. being discharged, it’s an uncertain marker. Plus, we need to watch for multi-day trends to know if the curve is actually flattening. Statewide, tests have plateaued at around 7,000 per day. That’s worrisome, experts tell PennLive, because it’s nowhere near enough testing to be able to relax social distancing measures and safely restart the economy.

Two Locals Brewing brings Black-owned craft beer to Philly Once business is able to kick back into gear, the region can look forward to its first Black-owned craft beer concern. Two Locals Brewing, founded by brothers Rich and Mengistu Koilor, already produces five different beers. Until they find a brick and mortar location, the brews will be available at festivals and pop-ups (fingers crossed). “I think the African-American demographic is underserved,” one brother told the Tribune. “It’s not really marketed to, specifically in Philly.”

10 very Philly backgrounds to spice up your Zoom game Videoconferencing app Zoom has become the lifeblood of many daily interactions. Although some companies have banned it because of potential security issues, lots of us depend on it for everything from work calls to family check-ins to dance parties — and the virtual background option adds zest to any of them. What should you use as a backdrop? Here are 10 extremely Philly suggestions to take your Zoom game to the next level.

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