May 2022 – Page 4 – Broke in Philly

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Philadelphia International Airport Wants to Expand onto Wetlands. Some Neighbors and Climate Experts Fear It’ll Flood Their Homes

Kalenski is part of a battle between residents like himself, environmentalists and officials from Delaware and Philadelphia counties. As the officials look to expand the airport with the promise of jobs and revenue for the local economy, residents and environmentalists worry that flooding in the area will only get worse. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)

To cut waste, the City focuses on food, resident education, and microgrants

Since the Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet was dissolved in 2020, responsibilities were divided into a collaborative effort with several city departments, including the city’s Office of Sustainability (OOS) targeting waste reduction, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation implementing waste diversion strategies, and the Streets Departments managing street waste. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)

Bill would charge Philly developers for trees not replaced

With temperatures rising due to climate change, Philadelphia city officials and advocates want to increase the city’s tree cover to help keep neighborhoods cool. But the city has been losing trees in recent years. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

Foster care reform: Calls in Philadelphia, nationwide to change child welfare

“The field is ready, hungry for this type of change,” said the leader of the Child Welfare League of America. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)

Philly’s new property tax assessments: How to appeal valuation

After pausing reassessments for three years, Philadelphia officials on Monday released new property valuations. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

How to reduce your property tax bill in Philadelphia

There are programs that help reduce your property tax bill, and some are open to everyone. Here’s what you need to know. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Why some students complete but don’t graduate college and how to fix it

Small fees and outsized loans keep many students from graduating. A long-time university president urges colleges to find and support those almost-alums — and those who are still at school. | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)

Voting while homeless poses challenges, but solutions exist

Having a permanent address, physically getting to a polling place and confusion about identification requirements have been barriers to voting for people experiencing homelessness. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)

Philly trades unions show off skills at open house

An open house in Northeast Philadelphia gave the young apprentices in the building trades an opportunity to show off their work and highlighted the trade unions’ efforts to diversify their memberships. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

Unions are brewing at coffee shops and restaurants. Will they change Philly’s food scene?

Efforts to organize Philly’s food scene have floundered before, but this time could be different. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

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