Councilmember Helen Gym introduced a bill she announced jointly with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday afternoon that would restore Philadelphia’s now-expired eviction moratorium through Dec. 31. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
Amid the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has exposed systemic inequities, some say a public bank could be a key asset to Philadelphia’s financial recovery. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Will a merger save struggling Einstein Hospital or increase costs for patients?
‘Truly outrageous’: Trump administration rejects Pa. plea for extra food benefits for state’s neediest families
El proyecto de ley, que fue aprobado por el Consejo de la Ciudad de Filadelfia el 10 de septiembre, fue presentado por primera vez por la concejal Kendra Brooks el 1 de mayo. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
The bill, which passed Philly City Council on Sept. 10, was first introduced by Councilmember Kendra Brooks on May 1. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
El lunes 31 de agosto fue el último día de la moratoria de desalojo en el estado de Pensilvania, lo que significa que decenas de miles de hogares están ahora en riesgo en todo el Estado. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
A Pennsylvania moratorium on eviction actions expired Monday, clearing the way for nearly 1,800 evictions previously in progress to resume in a city that sees close to 20,000 annually. But an announcement late Tuesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could put a federal hold through the end of the year on many of those evictions starting Friday. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
In an attempt to close the digital divide, the district has been handing out tens of thousands of Chromebooks to families and students to learn with from home. But, long lines at the administration building on Tuesday left parents and students frustrated and without the needed laptops. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
The bill, introduced by freshman Councilmember Kendra Brooks in May, requires employers to provide two weeks of paid sick leave to their workers until the end of the year. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
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