If you got laid off when the coronavirus pandemic hit and lost your employer-sponsored health insurance, you have options to get covered — but you should act fast. Here’s what you need to know. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Many students are obligated to pay rent under leases that run until August, even as many have lost their jobs and most aren’t eligible to receive the government stimulus aid. Some complexes have offered a month of rent forgiveness and payment plans, but students — and their parents who are listed as co-signers — are desperate to terminate their leases. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
What this pandemic has highlighted is the intersection of vulnerability posed by race and class. Many of the workers most exposed to the virus are low-wage. They are often framed as heroic, in a narrative that overlaps with the American romanticization of the “working-class hero.” But such a narrative dodges the reality that being this kind of hero, right now, means that you’re someone this country is willing to sacrifice. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
If its board approves next month, SEPTA will offer one free transfer for SEPTA Key Travel Wallet users and reduce the child fare to $1 on July 1. Also if approved, the authority will postpone a 50-cent increase to the SEPTA Key base fare until at least January. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
Mediante una orden ejecutiva del Gobernador Tom Wolf se prorrogó la moratoria estatal sobre desalojos y ejecuciones hipotecarias por otros 60 días, hasta el 10 de julio. | Por: AL DÍA (Read more.)
This summer will be challenging for many, as public parks, pools and recreation spaces will only open when it’s safe, with reduced hours and limited access. Staying active during this summer is going to be hard for youth — and especially for working parents. | From: Plan Philly (Read more.)
This ballot question would amend the home rule charter and guarantee a permanent Department of Labor to ensure that the city keeps workers informed of their rights. | Por: Billy Penn (Read more.)
The statewide moratorium on evictions and foreclosures will be extended another 60 days, to July 10. New evictions will not be able to be filed until July 15. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
The grants are doled out in one lump sum equal to two months of benefits from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The size of your grant varies by region of the state and family size. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
As part of its portion of the CARES Act, Pennsylvania launched the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance system. It was designed for those part of the freelance or gig economy, who are not eligible to apply for traditional unemployment benefits. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
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