The group, made up of 30-plus fitness studios and gyms in the region, is petitioning the city to change its latest coronavirus restrictions. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
The restrictions that went into effect at 5 p.m. Friday halted indoor dining and closed gyms, among other restrictions. The group of fitness business owners said their outdoor workout Tuesday was a demonstration to remind the city of the financial hit they would take from the closures. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
Still, 2020 has made Javier and some of his colleagues mull over how to best protect themselves in the event of another construction shutdown, and how to improve their quality of life longer-term, even after a vaccine is widely available. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
A rock and a hard place: That’s where Philly’s restaurant industry workers find themselves today, as COVID-19 case numbers surge and the city tightens dining restrictions. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
A rising number of infections has compelled the city to impose restrictions that include the closing of indoor dining, gyms, casinos, and museums. Its effect on city businesses is likely to be profound across a range of sectors, from restaurants to retailers. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Make no mistake, SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards said in an hour-long interview regarding what’s on the line for SEPTA and its riders. Without additional federal relief to stem losses from the pandemic as well as long-term funding solutions to ensure SEPTA’s longevity, extreme measures, including service cuts, layoffs, and fare increases, are on the table. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Millions of Americans received payments in April as part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress. Most eligible Philadelphians automatically got checks, but some didn’t because the Internal Revenue Service needed more information, city officials said this week. In most cases, those are households that don’t normally file tax returns because they earn little or no income. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
As we hurtle into a second pandemic shutdown, Philly’s gym and studio owners feel they’ve been given no choice but to fail. | From: Philly Mag (Read more.)
Después de un exitoso programa piloto de dos años, los organizadores de Post Brothers y RANG llevarán su esfuerzo de aprendizaje de construcción a nuevos niveles. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
After a successful two-year pilot program, organizers Post Brothers and RANG will take their construction pre-apprenticeship effort to new levels. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
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