“Philadelphia has launched a new financial assistance program to help resolve landlord-tenant disputes over back rent before they become the basis of an eviction filing.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
“By taking me around Philadelphia, my bike helped me deliver big promises to my community, and get a full scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“Harris and her family participate in Kutest Kids’ Parents as Teachers (PAT) – a free program launched late last year for pregnant women or families with kids up to age 5 that facilitates parent-child interactions through home visits and monthly events.” From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
“Rent control advocates on Tuesday accused City Council President Darrell Clarke of bowing to pressure from landlords and shutting down a hearing on the subject. But Clarke’s office said no such committee meeting about rent control was ever scheduled.” From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
“Shaw, with the help of volunteer coaches and the support of the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation, has built a robust and inexpensive figure skating program at Scanlon’s rink, which is tucked into the Harrowgate neighborhood.” From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
“Pennsylvania’s system, which relies heavily on property taxes with a relatively low state contribution, has some of the widest disparities in spending between wealthy and low-income districts in the nation.” From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
“The university is putting a halt on tuition aid to those striking. But Temple officials say there’s nothing to see here.” From: Philly Mag (Read more.)
“Owners of more than 26,000 Philadelphia properties have challenged the city’s real-estate valuations following sharp jumps in this year’s real estate tax bills.
But those most in need of help are least likely to appeal.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“Your taxes don’t have to be stressful. Here’s how to file your taxes for free in Philadelphia.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“The National Labor Relations Board has filed a new complaint against Starbucks, based on allegations of union-busting at two Philadelphia locations.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
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