Economic hardship engendered by the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated food need for growing numbers of Americans. As a result, many people simply can’t afford to indulge their altruistic impulses to write checks or tote canned goods to food pantries that feed the disadvantaged at Thanksgiving. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Two years ago, the city’s 10-year housing plan identified revitalizing existing housing stock as one of Philadelphia’s greatest challenges. But it’s also one of its biggest opportunities. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
TreePhilly was only days away from announcing big plans — 23 tree giveaway events — when they were hit with news of Philly’s citywide COVID-19 control measures. So, they immediately began devising an alternative plan. | From: NextCity (Read more.)
Pennsylvania’s entire state House and half of its Senate are up for election Tuesday — and the results could have a big effect on education policy and school funding. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
As of Wednesday, the city had received 16,528 applications for rental assistance. Out of those, only 10,427 applications were complete with both the landlord and tenant parts submitted and able to be processed. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
If you own a home in Pennsylvania and are having trouble paying your mortgage due to the pandemic, Wednesday is the deadline to apply for relief under the state’s CARES Act program, which still has millions available to distribute. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Pastor Aldo Siahaan and Pastor Emmanuel Tandean don’t agree on much in this election — but they believe wholeheartedly that their community should get out to vote. | From: Generocity (Read more.)
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