Sharif El-Mekki’s Center for Black Educator Development now has 99 apprentices in 14 states, and is working to create pipelines for Philly students to become the teachers they need. | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
The bags have been prohibited since October, however, the city will start issuing penalties instead of warnings. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
Post-pandemic, employers now offer flexible schedules and hybrid work. But some still rely on the power of human interaction. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
The Philly Wealth Tax could bring in $150 to $400 million a year, backers say. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Philadelphia’s housing crunch — which has spurred rising costs and competitiveness — has had a profound impact on people at the lowest levels of the income bracket, including those without shelter and residents at risk of homelessness. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
The City of Philadelphia’s 2-1-1 line is serving a new purpose: connecting people affected by gun violence to groups offering help. The 2-1-1 hotline was already a gateway for those experiencing food insecurity and needing housing services. But now callers can dial in and choose option three, which gives them access to the city’s new 24/7 gun violence prevention hotline. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Free Library of Philadelphia employees and supporters gathered Monday ahead of Mayor Jim Kenney’s budget address to rally for a $30 million boost in funding for the library system — which would amount to a 70% increase. Organizers said the library system has been plagued by closures due to staffing shortages and building issues. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
In short, the Fund has just launched its fifth year of funding for Philadelphia artists with an open call for innovative projects. The application is free, and is now available online via Submittable. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
Officials swear they have plans to fix it, but say they need more funding. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
When the concert promotional company launched almost five years ago, co-founders and friends Stephen Piner and Jamir Shaw set out to create a new path in the entertainment industry not just for themselves, but for the youth of Philadelphia. Growing up in West Philly, the duo made the realization that in the world of entertainment, there was a void that needed to be filled—one where there could be captivating performances and events that doubled as compelling messages for the community that has never been done in quite this way before. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
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