South Philly’s SEAMAAC has fed thousands of people since March, while continuing to push the vote and the census—missions more aligned than you might think | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
PA Governor Tom Wolf has joined members of Philly City Council to introduce legislation extending the city’s eviction moratorium until Dec. 31, 2020. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
What are the rules around security deposits in Pennsylvania, and what are your rights as a renter when it comes to getting your deposit back? Here’s what you need to know. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
If your rental unit develops a serious maintenance issue that your landlord fails to fix, you do have some options. Among them: Withholding rent until the issue is repaired. But there are some things you need to know first. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Philly Considering Plans For Tiny House ‘Village’ as Homeless Camps Remain
If you have been receiving state unemployment benefits since March, chances are you just got (or are about to get) the dreaded letter that your Pa. unemployment benefits — which end after 26 weeks — are about to run out. While it certainly feels dire, don’t panic. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
What are the rules about when can a landlord come into your home, and what amount of notice is required in Pennsylvania? Renters and landlords in the commonwealth have some rights in these situations, and there is some recourse if those rights are being violated. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
Pa.’s eviction moratorium is expiring, and educators worry about students expected to learn from home while experiencing homelessness. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Crust Vegan Bakery owners Shannon Roche and Meagan Benz didn’t want to lay off their staff in response to the coronavirus. So they didn’t. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
Some parts of life look almost normal right now. Hair is being cut. Restaurant sidewalks are bustling. The stock market is soaring. But in the five months since the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, safety concerns and business shut down orders have triggered a steep recession. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
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