
The FTC’s proposed ban of noncompete clauses would help low-wage workers
“Janeci Suarez-Martinez faced a $12K lawsuit after following her client to a new home-care agency.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“Janeci Suarez-Martinez faced a $12K lawsuit after following her client to a new home-care agency.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“The Fountain Fund has just launched in Philly hoping to alleviate barriers to access to capital for returning citizens.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“At Mariposa Food Co-op, union members are taking organizing up a notch by trying to unseat their CEO.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“Janeci Suarez-Martinez faced a $12K lawsuit after following her client to a new home-care agency.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“At Mariposa Food Co-op, union members are taking organizing up a notch by trying to unseat their CEO.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“People who were in prison, on parole or probation in the last seven years are eligible for this program.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Updated boosters – known as bivalent vaccines, which target both the original coronavirus and “Omicron strains – were rolled out for adults in September, and, last month, they became available for children between 6 months and 4 years old.” From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
The Philadelphia Health Department recommends testing before attending any holiday parties or gatherings, particularly if you might be around folks who are older or immunocompromised. Per the department’s guidance, you should stay home if you test positive OR feel sick with COVID-like symptoms. From: BillyPenn (Read more.)
“The funds given to mothers will come with no-strings-attached, according to the city. Interested participants will also be offered financial counseling, lactation support, and doulas.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“Multiple food pantries and distribution sites can be found throughout the Delaware Valley to aid families facing SNAP cutbacks. Here’s a breakdown by area.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
“The Fountain Fund has just launched in Philly hoping to alleviate barriers to access to capital for returning citizens.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“Philadelphians struggling to pay their utility bills can learn how to lower them at a resource fair in South Philly Friday.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
“It includes a raise from an average of $19,500 in pay to $24,000 for this academic year,
$1,000 raises for each of the next three years,
a one-time $500 bonus for all union members Temple will also pay 25% coverage of dependent health care, which had been uncovered.” From: BillyPenn (Read more.)
“The General George Meade School in Philadelphia adopted a national program that gives students a glimpse at a future career in nursing.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
“A West Philly charter high school has added an option to learn outside the classroom. So far, it seems to be working, just like it does in some of Philly’s most affluent suburbs.” From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)
“City Council members are considering what Philadelphia can do to prevent housing discrimination against tenants who have what are commonly known as Section 8 vouchers.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“The cost of everything has gone up, due to inflation and supply-chain issues, and that includes home repairs.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“Advocates say home appraisal bias can be traced to the industry’s lack of diversity. They say having an alternative to apprenticeship hours could help.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
Freddie Mac’s BorrowSmart Access program offers down payment assistance for first-time Black and Latino home buyers in the Philadelphia metro area. | From: The
Inquirer (Read more.)
According to a new report by Drexel Metro Finance, investors prey on homeowners in distressed communities. That could mean hundreds of millions of dollars lost citywide. | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)
It’s too early to know whether Philadelphia’s approach will be effective in combating the city’s deeply entrenched race disparities. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
According to a new report by Drexel Metro Finance, investors prey on homeowners in distressed communities. That could mean hundreds of millions of dollars lost citywide. | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)
“SEPTA is opening the zero-fare pass program to any business or institution that wants to offer employees an incentive to take transit — at no cost to the workers.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“If approved, the zero-fare trial would be a first for Philadelphia, granting thousands access to SEPTA’s entire system, including Regional Rail.” From: Metro Philadelphia (Read more.)
Over the last three months, there have been a variety of opinions — both supportive and oppositional — in response to the 76ers proposed arena at Market East, and valid arguments have been made on both sides. The debate has revolved around the question: What will it mean for Philadelphia and Center City if the 76ers build an arena at Market East? From: WHYY (Read more.)
“We are a residential and commercial cleaning cooperative that offers excellent service guaranteed with honesty and kindness. The satisfaction of our clients is our best reward” From: Philatinos (Read more.)
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50 years after the original, the Poor People’s Campaign is back. And we talk with Jean Friedman-Rudovsky about the new reporting collaborative “Broke in Philly.”
Scroll to 6:15 for interview. From: WHYY.
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