A new city law bars many employers from testing job applicants for cannabis use, but there are several exemptions to the ordinance. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Forty-eight hours after the unspeakable tragedy of the deadly house fire in Fairmount—my neighborhood—it feels pointless to try to find new words about it. Truth is, there were no good words to begin with. What can anyone say about losing 12 lives—including eight children—in a house fire, on a pretty block, on what was supposed to be a normal winter morning? | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
Despite the ongoing pandemic, Philadelphia officials said they are trying to expand one of their key gun violence prevention programs. It’s called Group Violence Intervention or GVI, and the goal is to offer support to people who could pull the trigger to keep them from doing so. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
The American Red Cross and Philadelphia Fire Department provide Philly residents with free smoke alarms, batteries, and installation assistance. The Red Cross offers installation during the day, and the Philadelphia Fire Department can install smoke detectors at whatever time is best for residents. You can submit a request for a free smoke detector and batteries using the links below. | From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
The property, which was split into two separate apartments, caught fire Wednesday morning, killing eight children and four adults. Two others, a child and an adult, were left in critical condition. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
The city will stop accepting new applications at 5 p.m. Friday. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
People of color and young adults bore the brunt of city shootings. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
The following photos were taken along Emerald Street. This is the route I take walking to school every day. These photos are intended to show the disparities along Emerald Street and north and south of Lehigh Avenue. | From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
Yes, inflation continues to be a challenge for many of us. Fortunately, your Social Security benefits will be increasing significantly in 2022 to help offset some of the pain. Here’s what you need to know. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)
The Philadelphia Streets Department Commissioner Carlton Williams announced that they are experiencing trash and recycling delays due to the recent COVID-19 surge. The department cannot provide a specific number of days that they will be behind due to the fluctuation of employees. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)
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