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Month: March 2023

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How would Kenney’s proposed zero-fare SEPTA plan work?

March 20, 2023

“If approved, the zero-fare trial would be a first for Philadelphia, granting thousands access to SEPTA’s entire system, including Regional Rail.” From: Metro Philadelphia (Read more.)

Housing

Home repairs needed in Philly area total $3.7 billion, Philadelphia Fed says

March 17, 2023

“The cost of everything has gone up, due to inflation and supply-chain issues, and that includes home repairs.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Local nonprofit aims to aid dislocated workers across Philly region

March 17, 2023

Philadelphia Works Inc. — a program part of the PA CareerLink® Philadelphia initiative launched in 2012 by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry — aims to transform the landscape of how job-seekers find family-sustaining jobs and how employers find the skilled candidates needed. (Read more.)

Education

Temple graduate student strike ends with new contract for union

March 16, 2023

“It includes a raise from an average of $19,500 in pay to $24,000 for this academic year,
$1,000 raises for each of the next three years,
a one-time $500 bonus for all union members Temple will also pay 25% coverage of dependent health care, which had been uncovered.” From: BillyPenn (Read more.)

Housing

Pa. hopes to diversify home appraisal industry with virtual reality

March 15, 2023

“Advocates say home appraisal bias can be traced to the industry’s lack of diversity. They say having an alternative to apprenticeship hours could help.” From: WHYY (Read more.)

Education

After-school program introduces Philly kids to nursing

March 15, 2023

“The General George Meade School in Philadelphia adopted a national program that gives students a glimpse at a future career in nursing.” From: WHYY (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Penn Medicine residents move to unionize in Philly

March 15, 2023

“Residents at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Hospital have joined a growing number of physician unionization efforts.” From: WHYY (Read more.)

Health

Where to find food resources in the Delaware Valley

March 15, 2023

“Multiple food pantries and distribution sites can be found throughout the Delaware Valley to aid families facing SNAP cutbacks. Here’s a breakdown by area.” From: WHYY (Read more.)

Education

Can Place-Based Learning Work in Philly Schools, Too?

March 15, 2023

“A West Philly charter high school has added an option to learn outside the classroom. So far, it seems to be working, just like it does in some of Philly’s most affluent suburbs.” From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)

Housing

Black, Latino residents around Philly offered help buying first home

March 14, 2023

Freddie Mac’s BorrowSmart Access program offers down payment assistance for first-time Black and Latino home buyers in the Philadelphia metro area. | From: The
Inquirer (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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