As vaccines roll out and some economic indicators improve, a pandemic that has disproportionately harmed Black people also has worsened pre-existing economic inequality, experts and community leaders said. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Monson said $350 million would be used for “enhanced” summer learning opportunities, before- and after-school programs, tutoring, and other “evidence-based” interventions. Another $325 million would be spent on facilities improvements, which he said would “supplement, not supplant,” previously dedicated capital investments. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
The round-the-clock effort to improve the station will cost more than $1 million, she told Kensington residents. In addition to the elevator repairs, the effort includes a full cleaning of the station — power washing and getting rid of debris, in-depth structural inspection of the entire station, repairs to the stairs throughout the station, painting, and lighting upgrades. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
“Esperamos que este programa dé a los becarios la oportunidad de desarrollar trabajos que ayuden a otros a cuestionar sus propias perspectivas”, dijo Pedro Ramos. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
The program is dedicated to providing financial support to Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). The $3 million will be divided out to four organizations annually, and who will receive two-year, unrestricted grants of up to $200,000 per year. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
Last month, Council invested the first $5.5 million of that money into the Family Stability Community Challenge, which funds organizations and partnerships that offer free tax preparation, financial counseling, access to wage support, and other financial assistance. The first $1 million of that investment went to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation and their partnership with the Latino Equitable Development Collective. | From: Generocity (Read more.)
La idea es llevar el antídoto contra el coronavirus a vecindarios específicos de Filadelfia. | From: Telemundo62 (Read more.)
Datos de salud muestran desigualdad en equidad racial. | From: Telemundo62 (Read more.)
Si tus ingresos o estatus cambiaron del 2019 al 2020, hay una posibilidad de que el monto que recibas en estímulo sea distinto al que esperabas. | From: Telemundo62 (Read more.)
La ciudad anunció en febrero que planeaba aumentar en un 17.6% los costos del agua a partir del 1 de septiembre del 2021. | From: Telemundo62 (Read more.)
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