Income and Wages
Why is it so hard to open a business in Philadelphia?
Reports say we’re one of the worst places to start a new business in the country. We checked out what that means. | From The Citizen (Read more.)
Month: June 2021
Income and Wages
For Philadelphia to prosper, we need to focus on jobs
What’s the one thing few leaders are talking about as we secure a $2.7 billion windfall? Growing jobs. Is there a plan for that? | The Citizen (Read more.)
Latest
Proposed Philly parking tax cut could have strings attached
Philadelphia City Council is debating whether to use federal stimulus money to lower some taxes. Under discussion Wednesday were ideas for using the funding to do everything from cutting parking tax rates from 25% to 17%, as proposed in a measure introduced last month by Councilmember Cherelle Parker, to phasing out the business income and receipts tax. | From WHYY (Read more.)
Community and Family
Without enough child care, workers can’t get back to work
As the pandemic eases and businesses return to in-person work across the state, a large swath of parents hoping to rejoin the workforce are experiencing the same stress. | From The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
Housing
N.J. bill would help people with criminal records find housing
Arrests and convictions can keep potential tenants from renting homes years or decades after their release. N.J. could be the first state to limit how landlords can use background checks. | From The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
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Sin límites de capacidad transporte público de SEPTA
El sistema de transporte público SEPTA, que incluye tranvías, autobuses y trenes, comenzó el martes a operar sin límites de capacidad, pero con el uso de mascarillas. | From Telemundo62 (Read more.)
Health
Philly lawmakers call for $50 million for anti-violence efforts
With Philadelphia on pace to set a new single-year record for homicides, several members of City Council are calling on Mayor Jim Kenney to spend an additional $50 million — or more — on anti-violence efforts designed to keep young people safe from gun violence. | From WHYY (Read more.)
Health
Councilmembers to Kenney administration: Proposed gun violence budget isn’t enough
Standing near a South Philadelphia basketball court where a 14-year-old boy was shot six months ago, seven members of City Council on Tuesday said Mayor Jim Kenney’s proposed budget doesn’t sufficiently fund gun-violence prevention and backed a plan to pour $50 million into programs for children and teens. | From The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
Community and Family
Philly names a new “Thrive Outside” community to make the outdoors more inclusive
The Outdoor Foundation announced Philadelphia as a new “Thrive Outside” community, which will award multi-year, capacity-building grants to diverse communities. These grants by Outdoor Foundation and National Wildlife Federation aim to build and strengthen networks for families with repeat and positive experiences outdoors. | From Green Philly (Read more.)
Income and Wages
‘No more starving artist’: Black Music City grant recipients reveal their work on Juneteenth
Twenty-three artists received grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,500 to create new work that recognizes or is inspired by Philly’s Black music history. | From The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)