From Philadelphia Media Network:
As Philadelphia’s City Council prepares to host a hearing Oct. 30 about its own version of Seattle’s year-old “secure-scheduling law,” known here and around the country as “fair-workweek” laws, here’s a look at what the city can learn from Seattle, thought to be a national leader in worker laws that aim to combat poverty. (Read more.)
“If I can make this happen, I’m sure you can, too,” said Akeem Dixon, community connector and host of Broke in Philly’s new series: Picture This. Dixon practiced voting and spoke with a Philadelphia committee person, a candidate for state rep., and a newly registered voter at a block party this past weekend. (Read more.)
“Lessons from Broke in Philly: The benefits and challenges of mass city-wide collaboration among local media outlets” is one of the featured sessions planned for Klein News Innovation Camp this Saturday at Annenberg Hall, at the (Read more.)
The First Judicial District has amended their procedures to authorize the return of the entire amount of posted bail in cases when defendants meet other conditions and appear as required until the final disposition of the case. (Read more.)
Some elderly people in our community live in very precarious conditions, and many times it is due to lack of information. We are talking with Lydia Hernandez of PCA about the changes that come with medicare and medicaid especially for our viejitos (Read more.)
From PlanPhilly: The City of Philadelphia released what may be its most ambitious and concretely detailed transportation plan yet on Wednesday. Called CONNECT, the seven-year plan details the goals, strategies and tactics officials hope will address the city’s most pressing transportation challenges, including increased congestion, declining bus ridership, and a bike commuting trend that’s gone flat. (Read more.)
From WHYY: “If I can make this happen, I’m sure you can, too,” said Akeem Dixon, community connector and host of Broke in Philly’s new series: Picture This. Dixon practiced voting and spoke with a Philadelphia committee person, a candidate for state rep., and a newly registered voter at a block party this past weekend. Today is the deadline for new voter registration in the state of Pennsylvania. (Read more.)
From ParaTiMujer Radio Program: Social Isolation is one of the biggest barriers for Immigrants. In order to success in a new country, we should speak the language and learn the culture. A group of women from different parts of the globe share their stories of overcoming social isolation. (Read more.)
This week: Where kids live determines whether they realize American Dream. Worker Co-ops Catch on in Philadelphia. The Politics of Poverty. (Read more.)
From ParaTiMujer Radio Program: How trauma deeply affects the options of success in life. Talking with Antonio Valdez CEEO Children Crisis Treatment Center. We explored the differences between asking “What is wrong with you” to “What happened to you” (Read more.)
© Resolve Philadelphia
