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Month: March 2022

Education

‘I’m never going back’: Philly teachers on why there’s a surge in midyear resignations.

March 4, 2022

“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.)

Housing

Utility bills are soaring in the Philly region and so is customer outrage 

March 4, 2022

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.)

Civic and Community Engagement

Care and Consistency: How to Keep Showing Up for Germantown’s Community Fridges

March 4, 2022

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.)

Education

Most Philadelphia public schools don’t have a working library, so educators are asking hit comedy ‘Abbott Elementary’ for help

March 3, 2022

There are reportedly fewer than 10 librarians across the entire district. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)

Income and Wages

This Latinx org provides free tax filing to people with low incomes

March 3, 2022

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.)

Community and Family

The Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Speak on their Vaccination Experiences: Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Part III

March 3, 2022

‘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.)

Housing

Philly Council bill seeks to give city workers affordable housing preference

March 3, 2022

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.)

Community and Family

Community leaders offer honorable burials for 23 formerly homeless Philadelphians

March 3, 2022

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.)

Community and Family

Philly Trans March organizers hold 6th annual Black Trans History Panel

March 3, 2022

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.)

Community and Family

Nearly 4 million U.S. children were pushed into poverty when the child tax credit expansion ended

March 3, 2022

Latino and Black children experienced the largest percentage-point increases in poverty. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

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