Tate hopes the community center and market space will be an attraction for West Philadelphia — a destination for good food in a neighborhood that hasn’t gotten the investment to support such spaces in the past. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Locked out of the economy: Unemployed workers face mounting fiscal, emotional stress
Groups in the greater Philadelphia area have undertaken a major effort to get as many people counted in the 2020 census as possible — especially low-income communities of color, which are most likely to be undercounted and miss out on federal funding and political representation. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
This year is proving to be a watershed moment for an industry long riddled with racism, sexism, and worker exploitation. Why — and how — the dining scene must evolve. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
What if every rogue plastic bottle you saw tumbling down Philly’s streets could help transport you from one part of the city to another? No, the bottle won’t give you a lift, but could be used as a credit towards your next SEPTA ride. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)
Local health experts weigh in on what it would mean to declare racism a public health emergency and what our officials can do to ensure health equity now. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
Most of the “Access Centers” will serve around 22 students each and will require registration, with priority given to “students with the highest need who can’t safely stay at home during the school day,” Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration said in a news release. (Read more.)
The volunteer peanut butter and jelly brigade is helping to feed thousands of people throughout the region during the pandemic. | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)
In light of COVID-19, FunTimes celebrates the education sector by speaking to educators in the Philadelphia region to learn how they have reconciled with schooling during COVID-19. We learn from Eric Snipe, a teacher at Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary School, about his journey adapting to COVID as a middle school educator. | From: Fun Times (Read more.)
The coronavirus created mayhem for all kinds of people, but it hit the restaurant industry especially hard. Here are some of their stories. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
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