The pandemic has disrupted every facet of our lives, in ways both benign (toilet paper shortages) and drastic (currently 8.7 million unemployed in the U.S.). Families across the nation have been devastated by loss and hardship. And the crisis has brought renewed urgency to conversations around expanding government support and the social safety net. | From: Next City (Read more.)
In a one-on-one with AL DÍA, the SBA Administrator spoke about the importance of building bridges with communities to expand access and inclusivity of the overall economy. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
The Rounds offers zero-waste household and personal care basics delivered to your door. After filling out a profile and building a bundle, customers receive free weekly delivery and personalized refill amounts for a fee of $6/month. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)
The case against local so-called “reparations,” and in favor of a federal plan. | From: The Inquirer
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Unlike Philadelphia, Chester has seen a marked decrease in gun violence this year. Part of that, prosecutors believe, is due to increased communication between them and the city’s residents. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Bags of street litter and curbside trash Philadelphia neglected to pick up as scheduled were relocated Wednesday morning… to the front of the Municipal Services Building.
Led by Terrill Haigler of Ya Fav Trashman fame, a cohort of former city employees, volunteers and residents brought the garbage to the Center City plaza to send a message to Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration: You need to do better at cleaning Philly’s neighborhoods. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Over 500 artists in Philadelphia are each getting a $1,000 check from the city to help them recover from the economic downturn of the pandemic. Fifty-five small- to mid-sized arts organizations will also receive funding ranging from $2,800 – $10,000.| From: WHYY (Read more.)
The Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference (PTWC) took place virtually from July 22-24, 2021, after having been postponed in 2020 due to pandemic safety measures. Over 3,500 people attended the conference this year, the largest trans-centric conference in the world. | From: Philadelphia Gay News
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Tree House Books in North Philadelphia has been donating books to children for over 15 years, leading them on the path to literacy. However, in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, its library had to close under government ruling.
The decision was painful, but the closure led them to create a mobile library called, Words on Wheels, which has since become a smash hit for Philly youth
With the pandemic slowing down (for now), Michael Brix, the executive director at Tree House Books, is planning a major comeback with the potential for an even brighter future for the program. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
Shannon Morales’ new business connects forward-thinking companies with diverse tech talent—while building community to sustain the work. | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
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