Grading Philly’s Climate Goals
The City pledged to reduce emissions from its buildings, cut energy use, and transition to 100% renewable electricity. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)
Rep. Boyle touts HUD grant for Philly home ownership
The Urban League and Congressman Brendan Boyle have teamed up to secure a $360,000 grant to help people stay in their homes or move into new homes. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Takeaways from one of the largest surveys of Philly renters
Many current tenants are behind on rent, facing the consequences of past evictions, and worrying about the quality of their homes, according to the experiences of more than 6,000 people collected by the legal aid nonprofit Community Legal Services of Philadelphia and the Housing Initiative at Penn. It’s one of the largest surveys of Philadelphia renters. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Where to get the COVID vaccine in Philadelphia for kids under 5
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Where can I find the COVID vaccine in Philadelphia for children under 5? | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
This Kensington church is giving away COVID-19 relief funds
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Kensington residents economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can receive financial assistance through Visitation B.V.M. Church for a bit longer. | From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
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COVID’s impact looms large in Philly two years later
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Pa. Gov. Wolf Considers Direct Payments of Up to $2,000 for Some Households
Grading Philly’s Climate Goals
The City pledged to reduce emissions from its buildings, cut energy use, and transition to 100% renewable electricity. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)
Where to get the COVID vaccine in Philadelphia for kids under 5
Where can I find the COVID vaccine in Philadelphia for children under 5? | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
A trash truck of their own is the latest sign of hope for business owners in Southwest Philadelphia
Southwest Philly’s retail corridors are on the upswing but the area faces competition from lower-cost Delaware County. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Budget-friendly steps to becoming a sustainable business in Kensington
Sustainability is currently a buzzword. Many have the intention to do good for our environment but are deterred by the belief we must spend a significant amount of money to become sustainable. | From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
Rep. Boyle touts HUD grant for Philly home ownership
The Urban League and Congressman Brendan Boyle have teamed up to secure a $360,000 grant to help people stay in their homes or move into new homes. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Takeaways from one of the largest surveys of Philly renters
Many current tenants are behind on rent, facing the consequences of past evictions, and worrying about the quality of their homes, according to the experiences of more than 6,000 people collected by the legal aid nonprofit Community Legal Services of Philadelphia and the Housing Initiative at Penn. It’s one of the largest surveys of Philadelphia renters. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Affording housing to replace North Philly nuisance motel
On Wednesday, nonprofit North10 Philadelphia will break ground on Be A Gem Crossing, an approximately $20 million affordable housing project that will stand where the nuisance motel once stood. | From: Plan Philly (Read more.)
West Philadelphia garden fights development as Land Bank mulls changes
A new Philadelphia program designated a 19-year-old community garden that memorializes children lost to gun violence as “vacant” land to be turned into new housing, leaving a horticulture nonprofit and the residents working with them baffled and frustrated. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Bidding to rent a home? It’s an unexpected tactic in a competitive market.
The rental vacancy rate in the Philadelphia metropolitan area in the first quarter of this year was 4.2%, according to Realtor.com. That’s down from 6.3% at the same time last year. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Where to get the COVID vaccine in Philadelphia for kids under 5
Where can I find the COVID vaccine in Philadelphia for children under 5? | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Philadelphia Museums to Check Out for Free During Wawa Welcome America
We’ve compiled a list of museums and attractions in Philadelphia you can explore at no cost during the Wawa Welcome America festivities. from June 19 through July 4, 2022. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
PPA to Crack Down on ‘Dangerous’ Drivers Parking in Philly Bike Lanes
The new bike lane enforcement officers will issue tickets to cars and trucks blocking bicycle-specific lanes in Center City, University City and South Philadelphia. They didn’t specify which bike lanes would be targeted. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
Philly Neighborhood Bike Works DIY repair program
Neighborhood Bike Works in West Philadelphia isn’t like other bike shops.
Yes, you can buy bikes there or drop off your ride to get a tune-up, but what sets the nonprofit shop apart is its commitment to educating young and adult cyclists on how to fix bikes themselves. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
