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Month: February 2023

Community and Family

Bensalem Bridge Clinic vet expanding to Philly

February 27, 2023

The Bridge Clinic, a veterinary nonprofit based in Bensalem that offers low-cost services, is expanding to Philly, thanks to a $200,000 Accelerator Grant from PetSmart Charities. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Philadelphia offers free LGBTQ leadership training to diversify nonprofits

February 24, 2023

“Named after the late Philadelphia activist Michael Hinson, the city program offers free training with the goal of diversifying nonprofit leadership.” From: BillyPenn (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Striking Temple University graduate students overwhelming vote down proposed contract

February 24, 2023

“It’s unclear what will happen next, but it surely means more headaches for a university already in crisis as it copes with the aftermath of the shooting death of one of its police officers.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Housing

What to do if you get a rental eviction notice in Philadelphia?

February 24, 2023

“In Philadelphia, landlords can’t evict a tenant without first going through the Eviction Diversion Program. Here’s how it works.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

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Philadelphia Diaper Bank offers free supplies in Kensington

February 24, 2023

“The Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank works to provide local families with the items they need — from diapers and wipes to period and adult incontinence products.” From: WHYY (Read more.)

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Home heating prices are at their highest in years. Here’s how to reduce your heating bill in Philadelphia

February 23, 2023

“Some elements are outside of our control, but there are steps you can take and program to enroll in to reduce your heating bill in the Philly region.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Housing

This Philly Fed research has a suggestion for making AI-enabled mortgage lending more equitable

February 23, 2023

““With advances in AI, we have choices,” machine learning economist Vitaly Meursault said. “To ban it, to accept them as they are, or to guide their use to achieve outcomes that are more consistent with our values.” From: Technical.ly (Read more.)

Community and Family

After a four-month shutdown to reconfigure the operation, the Kensington Community Food Co-op has just re-opened

February 22, 2023

After a last-ditch call for crowdfunding and a four-month shutdown to reconfigure the operation, the Kensington Community Food Co-op has just re-opened. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Lawmakers back Temple grad student union as strike continues

February 16, 2023

Lawmakers rallied with striking Temple University graduate students Tuesday, threatening to ignore the state-affiliated school’s funding requests if an agreement isn’t reached to address the union’s concerns. | From: Metro Philadelphia (Read more.)

Education

New graduation rules daunting but doable for one Philadelphia high school

February 16, 2023

In August, when Philadelphia district officials briefed their high school teachers and administrators on the state’s new graduation requirements, Sayre High School Assistant Principal Nina Brevard could only react with worry and disbelief. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)

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ICYMI

  • The FTC’s proposed ban of noncompete clauses would help low-wage workers
    March 31, 2023
  • People with criminal records face barriers getting loans. A new fund wants to fix that for Philly residents
    March 31, 2023
  • Mariposa Food Co-op’s union employees are trying to unseat CEO
    March 29, 2023
  • Fair Chance Hiring Initiative in Philadelphia hopes to lower recidivism, provide employment for previously incarcerated
    March 29, 2023
  • Housing voucher discrimination widespread in Philly. Renters need more resources, advocates say
    March 29, 2023
  • How to testify in the Philadelphia Water Department water rate increase hearing
    March 29, 2023
  • SEPTA expands employer-provided transit pass program, Key Advantage
    March 29, 2023
  • Philadelphia is piloting a guaranteed income program to reduce rates of infant mortality
    March 29, 2023
  • Philadelphia small business grant: Quality Job Program provides $5,000 for each new full-time hire
    March 21, 2023
  • LIHEAPalooza: Philly resource fair offers utility bill help
    March 20, 2023

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