“It would allow family members or law enforcement to go before a judge and present evidence that an individual is a danger to himself or others,” he said recently.
That individual would be entitled to a full hearing to decide if their firearm rights should be suspended for up to a year, and could appeal to have it lifted earlier, Stephens explained. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Russakoff envisioned creating a literal map of Philadelphia’s bookstores, but the idea never quite got off the ground. Now, bolstered by a growing number of bookstore owners, a grassroots fund-raising campaign, one very motivated local artist — and some fortunate timing, a potentially valuable resource for lovers of the printed word may soon appear. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
At a chaotic meeting Wednesday night, the board declined to fully answer public questions about who will manage the schools, whether the schools’ principals will remain, when a new health insurance policy for employees will be in place, and how a previously promised tuition-assistance program for employees will run. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Fifteen organizers, residents, and business owners met virtually for more than two hours to discuss what thousands of sports fans flooding through the neighborhood would mean for public safety, litter, and daily life. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Photography Without Borders (PWB), a nonprofit organization that runs youth photography programs in schools and community organizations in Kensington and Olney. | From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
If possible, try to stay indoors as much as you can. However, this is easier said than done for some Kensington residents without AC or those without housing who should head to air-conditioned shelters. That’s why we put together this list of different resources and tips. | From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
“It’s a huge loss to have this building closed for so long,” Hoskinson said. “People feel it — any time I talk to patrons at the door, they are upset that their access has been negatively impacted this way.”
Among those impacted are adults who often rely on the library’s computer access to apply to jobs, fill out forms, and print documents, she added. | From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
The organization is set to break ground on a new birthing center at 61st Street and Woodland Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia, the same location as one of FPCN’s current facilities, The Health Annex. The center will provide a nurse-focused care model, with midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, and holistic options for care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum services. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
To find local cooling centers, residents can call 2-1-1, the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania call center. The line is open 24/7. Residents can also text their zip code to 898-211. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Johnson is part of the Penn Access Summer Scholars program, which strives to bring more undergraduate students from underrepresented groups into medical school, guaranteeing them admission to Penn’s highly competitive Perelman School of Medicine if, among other things, they complete two summers of research, maintain at least a 3.6 GPA in college, have a 1300 on the SAT or 30 on the ACT, and secure strong recommendations. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
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