“I was thinking, ‘Are you seriously worried about my bulletin boards when I have so many problems? Can we focus on how to make my classroom manageable?'” one teacher who resigned mid-year said. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Peco gas bills are up 38% from last year. PGW’s are up 17%. “I have never paid this much for heat in the winter.” | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
But, not all fridges operate under the same donation guidelines or have the same holding capacity. Some can only take food, while others span beyond food needs. So, what can go into Germantown’s fridges? | From: Germantown Info Hub (Read more.)
There are reportedly fewer than 10 librarians across the entire district. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Fortunately, as part of the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance network (VITA), Ceiba —a coalition of Latinx community-based organizations in Norris Square — is able to provide low-income filers with its free tax preparation services. | From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
‘Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy’ is an article series that uncovers causes of and replicable solutions to vaccine distrust among Black psyches. | From: Fun Times (Read more.)
Introduced Thursday, the bill has direct ties to the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative, the massive bond-backed program initiated by Council President Darrell Clarke to increase the city’s stock of affordable housing, revive commercial corridors, and improve neighborhood infrastructure, among other priorities. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
In coordination with interfaith group members, SELF, Inc. allowed 23 formerly homeless Philadelphians a proper burial at Mount Peace Cemetery. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
Organizers of the Philly Trans March, in collaboration with the Reclaim Pride Coalition, produced the Philly Black Trans History Panel on Feb. 24, which took place via Facebook Live. | From: Philly Gay News (Read more.)
Latino and Black children experienced the largest percentage-point increases in poverty. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
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