Can Guaranteed Income Prevent Gentrification?
https://nextcity.org/features/can-guaranteed-income-protect-against-gentrification
At Northeast Philly’s only city-run primary care clinic, patients wait up to a year to get an appointment
https://www.inquirer.com/health/primary-care-northeast-philadelphia-clinic-wait-times-20230526.html
A day of dancing, nutrition and blood tests — a North Philly organization is taking a holistic approach to preventing strokes
https://www.inquirer.com/news/stroke-awareness-frazier-family-coalition-temple-jefferson-20230523.html
When and how to get an updated COVID booster in Philadelphia
coronavirus
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.)
Free at-home COVID tests in Philadelphia: Where to go – On top of Philly news
coronavirus
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.)
At Northeast Philly’s only city-run primary care clinic, patients wait up to a year to get an appointment
https://www.inquirer.com/health/primary-care-northeast-philadelphia-clinic-wait-times-20230526.html
A day of dancing, nutrition and blood tests — a North Philly organization is taking a holistic approach to preventing strokes
https://www.inquirer.com/news/stroke-awareness-frazier-family-coalition-temple-jefferson-20230523.html
From cleaning shoes and washing dishes to billionaires, why did former city councilor Allan Domb run for mayor of Philadelphia?
从刷鞋洗碗到亿万身家, 前市议员Allan Domb为何竞选费城市长？
With Tax Day a week away, we answer your questions on extensions, tax prep services, and more
https://www.inquirer.com/business/pennsylvania-tax-deadline-refund-delay-extension-philadelphia-wage-tax-20230412.html
How This Philly Real Estate Investor Is Turning Tenants Into Homeowners
https://www.phillymag.com/property/2023/05/22/tawan-davis-homeownership-promotion/
Water shutoffs resume in Philly May 31, but new categories of residents are exempt
Water shutoffs resume in Philly May 31, but new categories of residents are exempt
A Philly veteran struggled to fix his roof. After he got help, he went to Harrisburg to make sure others get aid, too.
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/whole-home-repairs-habitat-humanity-lobbying-harrisburg-20230508.html
Philly’s New Violence Intervention Program Focuses On Stability And Support
https://nextcity.org/features/phillys-new-violence-intervention-program-puts-housing-at-its-core
Council considers affordable housing preservation measures
Council considers affordable housing preservation measures
Philadelphia pool closures leave neighborhoods without a vital community resource: ‘Why our pool?’
https://www.inquirer.com/sports/philadelphia-public-pools-closure-lifeguard-shortages-renovations-community-lack-activities-20230515.html
‘They’re not getting the protection that they deserve.’ The city’s new Youth Ombudsperson is looking out for Philly’s most vulnerable kids.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/youth-ombudsperson-dhs-residential-placement-abuse-20230510.html
SEPTA saves $83M annually with employee-generated ideas
https://www.inquirer.com/transportation/septa-low-morale-employee-driven-initiatives-savings-deficit-20230404.html
5 potential pathways to solving SEPTA’s chronic operator shortage
Last August, the agency was down 144 drivers from its budgeted total of 2,700. (Read more.)
