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Month: April 2022

Civic and Community Engagement

Pennsylvania receives $25.6 million to improve maternal and infant health at new Philly center

April 15, 2022

As maternal mortality and morbidity increase, state officials and Temple staff are to receive federal funding to address the issue. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Civic and Community Engagement

Germantown Quakers plan to give $500,000 as reparations to Black neighbors over the next decade

April 14, 2022

Green Street Friends is starting with a series of legal clinics to help preserve the wealth of Black homeowners. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)

Education

Want to make Philly schools richer? Install solar panels like they did in Ark.

April 13, 2022

A six-year-old study shows that Philly public schools, which collectively spend about $45 million annually on energy bills, could be leaving money on the table: According to a 2016 Philadelphia Energy Authority report, installing solar panels could save school buildings up to $20,000 in energy expenses each. | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)

Housing

How to get a first-time home buyer grant in the Philly region

April 12, 2022

How to get a first-time home buyer grant in the Philly region. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Education

Why PA should require high school students to submit a FAFSA application

April 12, 2022

A longtime college president urges Pennsylvania to learn from states like Illinois and Louisiana, which are increasing college attendance by requiring high schoolers to submit a free student aid application. | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)

Civic and Community Engagement

Philly Bar Association offers residents free legal advice

April 12, 2022

The Philadelphia Bar Association is offering free confidential legal advice to the public for its annual Law Week from Monday, April 25 to Friday, April 29. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Philadelphia falls short of local purchasing goal

April 12, 2022

The city of Philadelphia fell way short of local contracting targets in 2021 spending. Local business leaders talked about what that failure means for the economy at a City Council hearing Monday afternoon. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

Income and Wages

The Enterprise Center is raising a $50M growth capital fund for women- and minority-owned businesses

April 12, 2022

The Enterprise Center, the West Philadelphia-based nonprofit offering business education and capital resources, is officially launching its fund to support investments in women- and minority-owned businesses. | From: Technical.ly (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Innovate Capital Growth Fund, launched by Della Clark in Philly, supports women and BIPOC entrepreneurs

April 12, 2022

New Philly-based $50 million private equity fund will invest in women, underrepresented entrepreneurs in Pa., N.J., and beyond. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Housing

Comcast and federal programs provide low-cost or free internet

April 6, 2022

Comcast has announced the expansion of its slate of affordable internet options that offer faster internet service and Xfinity mobile. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

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ICYMI

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    July 11, 2023
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    June 20, 2023
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    June 16, 2023
  • Banking On Moms
    June 13, 2023
  • Penn Medicine offering free cancer screenings during the month of June
    June 13, 2023
  • Broken elevators terrify older people and those with disabilities in Philly apartment buildings
    June 13, 2023
  • To buy, or not to buy? Philly’s weak housing market is serving up a mix of emotions
    June 13, 2023
  • The Philly area doesn’t have enough homes available for low- and middle-income buyers
    June 12, 2023
  • Philly nonprofit to help small businesses buy property
    June 8, 2023
  • Some Pa. residents can get free air conditioners this summer
    June 8, 2023

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