coronavirus
Is a Philly vaccination collaborative a roadmap to equitable healthcare?
Is a vaccine collaboration between Penn and West Philly faith leaders a roadmap to more equitable healthcare? | From The Citizen (Read more.)
Month: July 2021
Housing
Explainer: Philly extends eviction protections
The requirement for Philadelphia landlords who want to evict tenants must first go through the city’s eviction diversion program and apply for rental assistance by Aug. 31, according to an order issued late by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court late Wednesday evening. The order extended a previous mandate that was set to expire Wednesday. The move won cheers from housing advocates, who called it a win for tenants still reeling from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. | From WHYY (Read more.)
Community and Family
Quiñones-Sánchez, Gauthier intro mixed-income overlay
Philadelphia City Councilmembers Maria Quiñones-Sánchez and Jamie Gauthier are reviving a push for mandatory inclusionary housing with a new overlay that would require developers building in certain areas to include affordable homes in new residential projects containing 10 or more units. | From WHYY (Read more.)
Housing
Renters’ Access Act: Philly limits use of eviction records
Philadelphia City Councilmember Kendra Brooks’ push to limit landlords use of tenants’ eviction records passed City Council Thursday 16-1. Councilmember David Oh was the lone opposition. | From WHYY (Read more.)
Community and Family
City of Philadelphia supporting children meal sites
The City of Philadelphia, along with the School District of Philadelphia and Nutritional Development Services, announced Thursday it will be supporting more than 500 child and youth meal sites this summer. The joint partnership is an effort to make sure children have access to free, healthy food. | From WHYY (Read more.)