Community and Family
How to solve “the lost mile” for hungry Philadelphians
Share Food has fed more than 1 million people a month since last March. That, says its executive director, has required some creative pivoting.
Month: January 2021
Civic and Community Engagement
Philly’s Homicide Rate Is Spiking. It’s Time to Defund the Police
Pumping more money into policing isn’t working. In fact, recent events prove the institution is beyond repair. It’s time to invest elsewhere. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
coronavirus
Philly vaccine signup: Pre-registration, Convention Center inoculation clinic
When you sign up, you’ll get an alert as soon as your “phase” is eligible for inoculation. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Community and Family
Center City District ad campaign aims to keep restaurants alive
Paul Levy, president and CEO of the Center City District, said the campaign is designed to preserve restaurants in town, which make up about a third of the district’s business members and which are working hard to survive at a difficult time. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Community and Family
Racial Justice Uprisings
Sara Lomax-Reese looks back on the racial justice uprisings. Long before George Floyd’s murder and the global protests it sparked, WURD was talking – all day, every day – about systemic racism, police brutality, and the violence white supremacy perpetuates. WURD is a place where people come together to talk and listen, to share pain, and to mobilize power as a part of the ongoing resistance. This episode features WURD hosts Solomon Jones (“Wake Up with WURD”), Syreeta Martin (“Save Space”), JoAnn Bell (“The Source with The Black Women’s Leadership Council”), and Brother Shomari (“Groundings”). (Read more.)
coronavirus
Philadelphia school leaders confident schools will reopen this year
They also urged resuming in-person instruction for targeted populations including English language learners and students in special education. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
coronavirus
En la Plaza Garibaldi en el sur de Filadelfia, un propietario se niega a dejar morir su sueño
El sueño de Raúl Castro era abrir un restaurante, donde la gente pudiera probar la auténtica cocina mexicana. Pero desde que la pandemia del coronavirus llegó a Filadelfia, su sueño se está convirtiendo en una pesadilla. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
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At Plaza Garibaldi in South Philly, an owner refuses to let his dream die
Raul Castro’s dream was to open a restaurant, where people could taste authentic Mexican cuisine. But ever since the coronavirus pandemic arrived in Philadelphia, his dream is turning into a nightmare. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
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Black and Hispanic workers feeling brunt of COVID-19 recession
White workers have fared better than Black and Hispanic workers, and workers with a bachelor’s degree have fared better than those with lower levels of formal education,” said Keith Wardrip, the Fed’s community development research manager. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Civic and Community Engagement
CHOP financial wellness program helps local families recoup $700K
A new financial wellness program at CHOP has helped families recoup $700,000 owed to them in an effort to tackle a critical vital sign: poverty. | From: Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)