It took a year, thousands in donations, hours of volunteer time, and a massive amount of planning. But as of this week, John Story Jenks, the public school in Chestnut Hill, pulled off a feat — it reopened its long-closed school library. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
Getting a loan takes a lot of administrative work: preparing documents, speaking with lenders, and filling out applications over the course of weeks to months. It can be overwhelming to say the least — especially if you’ve never done this before. From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Their mission is to diffuse a mental health crisis. They don’t have sirens or flashing lights. Unlike police, they don’t have handcuffs and guns. From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Pressure from public officials, a looming exhibit, and the dogged persistence of union members all played a role in ending work stoppage, say participants. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
City Council has extended the life of Philadelphia’s Eviction Diversion Program, a pandemic-inspired alternative to landlord-tenant court that’s been credited with keeping thousands of residents in their homes over the last two years. From: WHYY (Read more.)
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Pennsylvania ranks nearly the worst in the nation for educational opportunity gaps based on race and income levels, according to a new report finding a large difference in access to a quality education between students of color and white students. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
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