With public pools not opening and access to recreation centers limited because of the coronavirus pandemic and budget cuts, the city wants to expand the Playstreets initiative to provide more spaces for kids to play and get fed. | From: Plan Philly (Read more.)
SEPTA wants to move forward with a plan to provide a free transfer with every trip and offer $1 fares for children starting July 1 as part of an effort to aid in the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. | From: Plan Philly (Read more.)
Mayor Jim Kenney’s new budget proposes only $500,000 – gutting legal representation of and support for tenants facing eviction in the midst of a pandemic. | From: Plan Philly (Read more.)
City officials along with homeless providers and advocates were left to confront yet another troublesome incident in the predicament of Philadelphia’s homeless — a population estimated at 5,500 in shelters and 1,000 on the streets — during the pandemic. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Siete restaurantes latinos del sur de Filadelfia, junto con residentes del vecindario y otros dos negocios, coordinaron la distribución de 350 bolsas de comida. Los paquetes de alimentos incluían alimentos que favorecen los hábitos de comida y las prácticas de cocina que usan estas familias latinas en sus casas. | Por: The Inquirer (Read more.)
During the last month, the Internal Revenue Service has paid out more than $207 billion in Economic Impact Payments to individuals. But the CARES act was written so quickly that no one bothered to ensure that money wouldn’t be sent to the dead. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Great news, parents! You can get a free Pack n’ Play crib delivered right to your door (contactless, of course), thanks to the Department of Public Health. The offer applies to any Philadelphia resident who is at least 30 weeks pregnant or has a baby under the age of one. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
No one in Pennsylvania can be evicted or have their home foreclosed on due to inability to pay until at least July 10, officials announced Thursday. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Debt collectors are technically free to seize federal stimulus payments meant to help Americans pay rent and buy groceries during the pandemic. With millions of Americans losing their jobs, the growth of debt collection cases is likely to continue. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
The COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program will help up to 3,000 families throughout Philadelphia. If you’re selected, you will receive up to $2,500 in rent help over a three-month period. However, not everyone is eligible, and there are some important things to know when applying. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
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