Housing
Yo Philly, what’s in your water bill?
A conversation with the Philadelphia Water Department on what the charges really mean in your monthly statement. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)
Month: February 2021
coronavirus
Mayor unveils vaccination plan as Philadelphia teachers protest return to school buildings
Kenney announced that Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will assist the city Department of Public Health in a new vaccination program for teachers, principals, and staff at all schools. It includes staff at district, charter, and private schools, as well as at child care centers and prekindergarten providers. Classroom aides and cafeteria workers also will be included. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
coronavirus
Lingelbach parents and teachers demand safe air for their students
More than 20 Lingelbach Elementary parents and teachers gathered at the school’s entrance Monday morning. They held signs, some reading, ‘Plans Not Fans’. The group was protesting the Philadelphia School District’s decision to start hybrid learning and the unpopular, low-cost solution to install fans in classrooms for adequate ventilation. | From: Germantown Info Hub (Read more.)
coronavirus
Philly Teachers Can Get Coronavirus Vaccine at CHOP, 6 School Clinics
Teachers, child care providers and other staff who work with children will be able to get the vaccine at CHOP’s Roberts Center, or 6 pop-up clinics at schools in the district, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said in the city’s news conference Tuesday. | From: NBC10 (Read more.)
coronavirus
Child welfare nonprofits in Philly call for teachers to return to classrooms
As evidence for their claims, the coalition points to the fact that private and parochial schools in Philadelphia have been providing in-person instruction for months with few outbreaks, and that teachers and school-based staff will be eligible to receive the vaccine from pop-up clinics slated to open on February 22. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Community and Family
Study finds link between COVID lockdowns, shootings in Philly
The research found an average of 46 people were shot in the city each week between March 16, 2020 and Nov. 20, 2020. Between Jan. 1, 2016 and March 16, 2020, an average of 25 people were shot each week. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
coronavirus
Black Doctors Consortium wants vaccine line jumpers to wait
But since the city cut ties with Philly Fighting COVID, her group is the only public-facing vaccine operation. Even if the people hearing about it are not eligible, word is spreading among wealthier, whiter demographics that her clinic is one where you can most easily jump the line. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Civic and Community Engagement
Philly’s No More Secrets Is Opening a New “Menstrual Hub”
The 2,500-square-foot space, which opens on Saturday, February 20th, will be equipped with offices, a reception area, a computer room, storage space for menstrual supplies, and a “Breonna Taylor” Safe Room sponsored by DivaCares. The SPOT Period will be open by appointment for those in need of supplies, space, education and counseling. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
coronavirus
‘Your Turn’: Pa. tool to alert residents of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility – WHYY
With frustration over a slow COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Pennsylvania, state officials have something they believe might give people some answers: a new tool called “Your Turn.”
Community and Family
10 ways to help Philadelphians in need stay warm this winter
As temperatures stay low, many Philadelphians will urgently need to find warmth over the next several weeks. Here, some simple, impactful ways you can support them.