The weight of disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak and government response to the pandemic is falling with particular heaviness on youth in foster care. | From: Generocity (Read more.)
The defining correlation within this compilation of stories is the immense resiliency of city residents to work the system, even to the benefit of themselves and their families. We applaud the folks who have taken the brave step of sharing their story, with the goal of letting the rest of Philly know that they aren’t the only ones living in the day-to-day struggle. | From: Philadelphia Weekly (Read more.)
Less than 24 hours after a third SEPTA employee died of coronavirus-related causes, SEPTA announced a dramatic reduction of transit service. The new “Lifeline Service Schedule,” intended to increase safety for riders and operators while discouraging nonessential trips, will take effect April 9. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Community banks across the country have struggled to process loans, letting applications pile up while larger banks like Wells Fargo and Bank of America have been processing requests for tens of billions of dollars. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
As the coronavirus rages through Philadelphia, thousands of low-wage workers like Davis are losing their health-care benefits when they lose their jobs. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
The School District of Philadelphia’s plan to distribute roughly 50,000 Chromebooks next week as part of a pivot to virtual learning is facing resistance from principals and teachers who say they’re being asked to jeopardize their health. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
In Pennsylvania, Democratic state representatives are working on legislation that would freeze rent and mortgage payments across the state. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
South Philadelphia’s homeless population has tripled in a year — a rate unmatched by any other section of the city except for Center City East. And outreach workers say they believe closer to 70 people are sleeping outside in the neighborhood — one without walk-in shelters or respite centers. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
Since the onset of the coronavirus crisis, the Philadelphia School District has been trying to rapidly close the technology gap that separates it from its plugged-in suburban peers. The sudden closure of schools left thousands of students with little or no access to computers and triggered widespread calls for an equitable solution. | From: Philadelphia Public School Notebook (Read more.)
Si usted está sin trabajo debido al cierre de negocios relacionados con el coronavirus, podría recibir un subsidio de desempleo o una compensación laboral. | Por: Al Día News Media (Read more.)
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