Schneps Media, owner of Metro Philly, is hosting a webinar with Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) that will provide information, guidance and support for women and girls considering a high-paying career in the trades. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
Research shows that more spending, if properly targeted, improves achievement for traditionally underserved students. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
Nurses can apply at www.PHEAA.org/SLRN. All applications must be submitted by March 1, 2022. | From AL DÍA (Read more.)
Starting Feb. 1 in Pennsylvania and Feb. 8 in New Jersey, residents can apply for help to keep them from losing their homes. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Oronde McClain understands the pain of surviving gun violence. He was shot in the head at age 10 in Philadelphia, and it took him 12 years to recover from his injuries. Two decades later, he’s no longer a victim. Instead, he has transformed into a survivor and activist. The married father of five is also an author of the book, “PTSD Won’t Define Me.” | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Looking back at a recent deadly fire in the city can give some indication of what may come next. In 2018, an illegal rooming house in North Philadelphia burned and four people lost their lives. But the changes policymakers issued in response were largely seen as tepid. Will this time be any different? | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
Camille Bell’s search for the perfect shade to “rock a red lip” prompted her to launch her own Philly-based lipstick brand tailored to every lip color. The first batch sold out in just 48 hours. | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
SEPTA is going on a hiring binge unlike any other in the transit agency’s history, seeking people to fill more than 200 vacant positions, doing everything from driving buses to customer service. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
Terrill Haigler (aka Ya Fav Trashman) organized a cleanup in North Philadelphia on Monday for the MLK Day of Service. With over 100 volunteers, 3rd and Somerville was transformed from a trash-filled street into a spotless block. Haigler said that over 10 tons of trash were picked up in under two hours. Less than 48 hours later, a truck illegally dumped materials on the same block. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)
The day of service was organized with the goal to install 500 smoke detectors, by the Valiants of Philadelphia, a fraternal society of Black and Latino firefighters in Pennsylvania. Smoke detectors and fire safety are always important, but the service was even more crucial this year, following a recent rowhouse fire that took the lives of 12 Fairmount residents, including nine children. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
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