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Report Says Some Philly Museums Still Laid Off Staff After Receiving PPP Loans

The north entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Kimberly Paynter
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WHYY
The north entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Philadelphia cultural institutions received millions in Payroll Protection Program loans during the pandemic. WHYY Keystone Crossroads’ Laura Benshoff reports the fact that some still eliminated jobs shows the mixed results of the program.

(Original air-date: 10/19/21)

Laura Benshoff covered stories of statewide interest for Keystone Crossroads and WHYY, with a focus on immigration. She previously reported on the suburbs, public education, and mental health. Her work has aired nationally on NPR, Marketplace and Reveal/CIR. Prior to becoming a journalist, she worked for the City of Philadelphia’s Commerce Department. Laura attended McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She diligently works at speaking Spanish and knows a little French.