Sam Bloch

Staff writer

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Sam Bloch is a staff writer for The Counter.

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@samkbloch
A Mexican restaurant adapts to the Covid-19 lockdown. The owner hands an order to a customer outside the restaurant; they are both wearing gloves and masks. October 2020
Could Covid-19 be a foodborne illness? Virginia Tech researchers just got $1 million to find out.
Health
by Sam Bloch
10.23.2020
Health
Back of a woman shopping in a grocery store looking at an aisle of bread. October 2020
Does the American diet make us more vulnerable to Covid-19?
Health
by Sam Bloch
10.15.2020
Health
Woman holds 2020 pin to her jacket. October 2020
Servers and bartenders bet their futures on getting out the vote
Business
by Sam Bloch
10.15.2020
Business
Outdoor dining in New York City without an ADA ramp. October 2020
People with disabilities fear that permanent outdoor dining will make inaccessible cities even worse
Business
by Sam Bloch
10.12.2020
Business
School lunch is unloaded from a school bus during Covid-19. October 2020
USDA allows school meals to be free through the 2020-2021 school year
Politics
by Sam Bloch
10.09.2020
Politics
A close up shot of horses at a race track. October 2020
Largest ever fine for water pollution goes to a CAFO—and it’s a horse track in New Orleans
Environment
by Sam Bloch
10.08.2020
Environment
People seen partying at the Elbo Room as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that effective immediately, Florida moves to phase 3 of coronavirus reopening plan with bars and restaurants at full capacity on September 26, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Florida lifts Covid-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants, clearing the way for normal indoor dining
Business
by Sam Bloch
09.29.2020
Business
Overhead shot of various popular candy brand wrappers. September 2020
Trick-or-treating is cancelled, per CDC. The candy industry convinced us to buy record-breaking amounts of candy anyway.
Business
by Sam Bloch
09.24.2020
Business
Mcdonald's sign in color with grey sky. September 2020
Federal judge overturns a controversial “joint employer” rule, making fast-food corporations liable for their franchisees’ labor violations
Business
by Sam Bloch
09.17.2020
Business