A bill from Councilmembers María Quiñones-Sánchez and Jamie Gauthier would create specific zones where 20% of all new housing constructions would have to be affordable housing. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
The Built by Philly website features a directory of businesses categorized by type with video interviews with the owners in an effort to provide more support for entrepreneurs of color in the region. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Here’s how skyrocketing inflation is impacting some of the Philly region’s favorite foods. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
For Abigail Henry, a ninth grade African American History teacher at Mastery Charter School — Shoemaker Campus in West Philadelphia, discussions about racial justice — about these and other incidents, historical and contemporary — are central to her work. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
Today is America Recycles Day. Here’s the current state of Philadelphia recycling, told by common recycling questions. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)
The pandemic has brought on many challenges for Latino business owners, but resiliency has helped many maintain and strive. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
It wasn’t until the next day that the City’s Department of Public Health posted information online about health risks from the fire. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has released a report showing that less than a third of city contracts went to firms owned by women, people of color, and people with disabilities in 2020. The 30% rate of what is known as MWBE contracting fell below the administration’s 35% goal. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
While firebombings are unusual in Philadelphia, the city has a history of suspected criminals terrorizing family members and friends because someone in their circle has cooperated with law enforcement or prosecutors as part of a criminal investigation or court case. In response, City Council is now considering a budget measure that includes a proposal to create a program that would give these people the option to relocate. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
Según algunos comerciantes, el aumento del precio del icónico sandwich se debe al aumento del costo en la carne y el ganado. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
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