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Month: March 2023

Housing

Pa. lawmakers want to ban hired security from doing evictions after shooting of Philly tenant

March 31, 2023

“When things like this happen, there is no accountability,” he said. “We should not have the matter of removing someone from their home — which is a fraught, tense, destabilizing experience — we need public oversight over it.” (Read more.)

Income and Wages

The FTC’s proposed ban of noncompete clauses would help low-wage workers

March 31, 2023

“Janeci Suarez-Martinez faced a $12K lawsuit after following her client to a new home-care agency.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Finance

People with criminal records face barriers getting loans. A new fund wants to fix that for Philly residents

March 31, 2023

“The Fountain Fund has just launched in Philly hoping to alleviate barriers to access to capital for returning citizens.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Mariposa Food Co-op’s union employees are trying to unseat CEO

March 29, 2023

“At Mariposa Food Co-op, union members are taking organizing up a notch by trying to unseat their CEO.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Fair Chance Hiring Initiative in Philadelphia hopes to lower recidivism, provide employment for previously incarcerated

March 29, 2023

“People who were in prison, on parole or probation in the last seven years are eligible for this program.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Housing

Housing voucher discrimination widespread in Philly. Renters need more resources, advocates say

March 29, 2023

“City Council members are considering what Philadelphia can do to prevent housing discrimination against tenants who have what are commonly known as Section 8 vouchers.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Latest

How to testify in the Philadelphia Water Department water rate increase hearing

March 29, 2023

“The increase would translate into an extra $14 per month for the typical household.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Latest

SEPTA expands employer-provided transit pass program, Key Advantage

March 29, 2023

“SEPTA is opening the zero-fare pass program to any business or institution that wants to offer employees an incentive to take transit — at no cost to the workers.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Health

Philadelphia is piloting a guaranteed income program to reduce rates of infant mortality

March 29, 2023

“The funds given to mothers will come with no-strings-attached, according to the city. Interested participants will also be offered financial counseling, lactation support, and doulas.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Philadelphia small business grant: Quality Job Program provides $5,000 for each new full-time hire

March 21, 2023

“Receive $5,000 for each new full-time hire when all employees receive a living wage, health benefits and paid sick leave.” 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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