The modern hospital birthing process doesn’t usually involve a mistake this serious, but for many parents, it can feel very unfriendly — and even traumatic. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
The School District of Philadelphia is exploring ways to make up for a bus driver shortage that’s disrupted the first two weeks of classes. One potential remedy being considered is bringing in National Guard troops. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
More than 10,000 homes in Philadelphia may not technically belong to people who think they own them, and now city leaders are vowing action on the “tangled title pandemic,” which is tied to both crime and poverty. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
The Philadelphia Equity Alliance has an audacious goal: To make Philly the most equitable big city in America. Just as groundbreaking is the relationship forming between its co-chairs, businessman Michael Forman and labor leader Ryan Boyer. | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
An effort to save and preserve housing stock in Philadelphia is moving ahead with $400 million in funding over the next four years. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
The lack of social safety net in the undocumented immigrant community pushed many people towards other professions. At the same time, the higher vacancies in restaurants created newfound leverage in salary negotiations for some who have remained. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Philadelphia’s District Attorney has given out another round of grants to nonprofits to combat violence in the city and a stern warning to those who are thinking about committing a gun crime. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Residents of Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs can now apply for federal funding to repair damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida, which brought historic flooding and several tornadoes to the area earlier this month. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
A new report from Philadelphia’s Health Department offers a look into the challenges of people in active addition. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Bloc, a growing online marketplace and e-bike delivery service supporting small businesses of the city recently announced its expansion. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
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