Community and Family
Pa. lawmakers push for caps on child welfare lawsuits
Child welfare advocates say the cap won’t address the underlying issue: longstanding staffing shortages. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Month: April 2022
En Español
How three Latinas in Philly are trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance
It’s common for immigrants to the United States to sacrifice a healthy work-life balance to provide their family a better opportunity. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Community and Family
New federal flood insurance pricing system brings big savings to flood-prone Eastwick
Flood insurance is a cost that comes with living in Whitfield’s neighborhood, where catastrophic floods have repeatedly devastated homes and required residents to be evacuated by boat. But many Eastwick residents should see savings under a new pricing system the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is rolling out in full Friday. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
Community and Family
‘Everyone and everything has a second chance’ at this Philly thrift store
Located on 4th Street between Callowhill and Willow Streets, the shop offers secondhand items for sale to the public and also provides clothing at no charge to those who need it the most. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
Community and Family
Locals give mixed reactions to the city’s plastic bag ban
In December 2019, the city passed a plastic bag ordinance prohibiting businesses from issuing single-use plastic bags at checkout. Due to the pandemic, city officials delayed implementation until July 2021. Since then, non-compliant businesses have only received warnings. Starting April 1, all non-compliant businesses will receive fines. Shoppers in Germantown have mixed reactions now that the law is entirely in effect. | From: Germantown Info Hub (Read more.)
Income and Wages
Can The Promise lift 100,000 Philadelphians out of poverty by 2025?
The pandemic has shown how much is out of our control. North Philly native Michael Banks is trying anyway. | From: Generocity (Read more.)
Community and Family
Glover Gardens is bringing food justice to Philly, one garden bed at a time
Glover Gardens gives neighbors the power to grow their own fresh food while strengthening bonds with one another and their origins. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)