Northwest Philadelphia got another community fridge a few weekends ago when D.O.P.E. Inc held its unveiling in Mt. Airy in front of the FarmerJawn Greenery. (Read more.)
“Implementation of what’s been dubbed the “bus revolution” will be delayed until next year to allow more time for community feedback.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
“The pilot program provides 300 households with payments for 30 months.” From: Next City (Read more.)
“Bill Salvatore, of the Department of Parks and Recreation, said the department could only train about 250 people to take care of the city’s pools last year, so they are recruiting early this year to train more people for the job.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
“Insulin will cost no more than $35 a month for people with prescription drug coverage through Medicare, a rule change that is expected to save people with diabetes hundreds of dollars a year.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“The Philadelphia Housing Authority opened its Housing Choice Voucher program for the first time in more than 12 years on Jan. 23, 2023. Applications will be taken for two weeks both on the PHA website or by calling, (215) 999-3102, until Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at 5:59 p.m.” From: NBC10 (Read more.)
“Nonprofits saw a voluntary turnover rate of 20% in 2021. Three local organizations are trying new tactics to keep employees happy and healthy.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“The state’s Department of Agriculture has implemented a small procedural change in a little known federal government food program that will cost Share Food Program big bucks — an estimated $300,000 this year alone.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“A former city official who worked on the crisis under Jim Kenney takes the Mayor to task for his failure to solve the problem” From: The Citizen (Read more.)
“The majority of Kensington doesn’t have enough street trees compared to other neighborhoods in the city. However, there are community-led groups working to plant and care for trees in high-need areas.” From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
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