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Month: January 2023

Income and Wages

Philly’s Monica Miraglilo seeks to empower women with Girlbuild

January 18, 2023

The construction industry remains very male-dominated. Longtime Philadelphia resident Monica Miraglilo wants to change that — one woman at a time.| From: WHYY (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Philadelphia is among the least affordable cities for minimum wage workers

January 18, 2023

Philadelphia has the fourth lowest “real minimum wage,” according to a recent study by SmartAsset, a personal finance website. The study recorded the minimum wage in 79 cities, adjusted that wage to account for the cost of living in each city, and ranked them. | The Inquirer (Read more.)

Health

Where to find free STI testing in Philadelphia

January 18, 2023

Getting tested is important, but it can be pricey. Here are 8 places where you can get STI screenings for free in Philly. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Health

‘Yelp for OB-GYNs’: Temple Hospital aims to eradicate Black maternal mortality

January 18, 2023

Birthing pros say the app could provide data that helps eradicate Black maternal mortality. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Paid COVID sick leave: How to apply under Philadelphia law in 2023

January 17, 2023

Here is a guide to all of Philadelphia’s pandemic paid sick time policies and how to apply. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)

Housing

Can Co-Buying Help Solve The Affordability Crisis?

January 13, 2023

“The growing co-buying trend is allowing some aspiring homeowners to escape the rental market and access the wealth generation of real estate investments.” From: Next City (Read more.)

Housing

Affordable housing in Philadelphia: How to apply for voucher program

January 13, 2023

“Starting Monday, Jan. 23, you have two weeks to apply for rental assistance in Philadelphia. But this time, applicants will be chosen at random.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

coronavirus

When and how to get an updated COVID booster in Philadelphia

January 11, 2023

Updated boosters – known as bivalent vaccines, which target both the original coronavirus and “Omicron strains – were rolled out for adults in September, and, last month, they became available for children between 6 months and 4 years old.” From: Metro Philly (Read more.)

Latest

Local nonprofit Cradles to Crayons focuses on clothing insecurity

January 11, 2023

The most acute shortages are in the larger sizes, and there is a need for socks, underwear, warm winter coats and boys’ pants, said Michal Smith, executive director of the organization’s Philadelphia branch, which collects, sorts and distributes donated clothing. From: Metro Philly (Read more.)

Health

Announcement of how opioid settlement money will be spent in Kensington elicits mixed responses from community members

January 11, 2023

When Mayor Jim Kenney unveiled the city’s plan Thursday to spend the first $20 million of the $200 million opioid settlement payment, much of it was directed to prevention services and reducing the harm of addiction. From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

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ICYMI

  • More cities are offering no-strings-attached cash to residents. Here’s what Philly can learn.
    July 11, 2023
  • Tale of two cities: What Philadelphia can learn from New Orleans’ guaranteed income pilot
    June 20, 2023
  • How to Take Care of Your Lungs After Breathing Wildfire Smoke
    June 16, 2023
  • Banking On Moms
    June 13, 2023
  • Penn Medicine offering free cancer screenings during the month of June
    June 13, 2023
  • Broken elevators terrify older people and those with disabilities in Philly apartment buildings
    June 13, 2023
  • To buy, or not to buy? Philly’s weak housing market is serving up a mix of emotions
    June 13, 2023
  • The Philly area doesn’t have enough homes available for low- and middle-income buyers
    June 12, 2023
  • Philly nonprofit to help small businesses buy property
    June 8, 2023
  • Some Pa. residents can get free air conditioners this summer
    June 8, 2023

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