Community and Family
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Launches In Philly
Residents in one North Philly zip code can now sign up to receive free books from the singer’s Imagination Library program.
Month: March 2021
Housing
Think you aren’t vulnerable to a Texas-sized electric bill? Here’s how to check.
The culprit is variable-rate power contracts that some customers signed up for from third-party energy suppliers. Many customers are unaware they signed up for a variable rate until it’s too late. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
coronavirus
COVID-19 vaccine allocation creates ‘vaccine deserts’ in parts of Philly
An immigrant advocacy group and Jefferson University Hospitals are prepared to start providing doses in a community without easy vaccine access, but are waiting for city approval. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Community and Family
Low-income women have to appear in person to get WIC benefits. Advocates say that increases their COVID-19 risk.
Pennsylvania is one of just nine states with the mandate. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
coronavirus
Vulnerable immigrants in Philly are scrambling to get the COVID-19 vaccine with few resources or outreach
Finding a vaccine appointment now is tough for many people, but especially so for immigrants with limited English. For undocumented immigrants, the situation is even more dire. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
coronavirus
What to Do About the Covid Slide
The city has finally started planning for ways to help students make up for pandemic-related learning loss. But do we really want to just get back to normal? | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
Civic and Community Engagement
Innovation Districts around the country are leading inclusive recovery
Drexel’s Metro Finance director lays out a proposal for equitable economic growth that capitalizes on tech hubs, like Philly’s thriving medical industry. Can the federal government make it happen? | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
coronavirus
Essential workers are 55% more likely to get COVID-19, study of Philly-area residents finds
That risk rippled outwards. A family member cohabitating with an essential worker has a 17% greater chance of testing positive. Other roommates face a 38% increase. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Community and Family
The temporary expansion of the Child Tax Credit should become permanent to help Philly’s families | Opinion
Providing direct cash assistance through a reformed Child Tax Credit is an evidence-based means of alleviating child poverty. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Education
New Scholarships at Community College of Philadelphia Honor Civil Rights Icon Octavius Catto
A fitting tribute to a Philadelphian who fought for education for all. | From: Philly Mag (Read more.)