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Month: March 2023

Events

LIHEAPalooza: Philly resource fair offers utility bill help

March 20, 2023

“Philadelphians struggling to pay their utility bills can learn how to lower them at a resource fair in South Philly Friday.” From: WHYY (Read more.)

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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.)

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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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