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Philadelphia Diaper Bank offers free supplies in Kensington

February 24, 2023

“The Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank works to provide local families with the items they need — from diapers and wipes to period and adult incontinence products.” From: WHYY (Read more.)

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Home heating prices are at their highest in years. Here’s how to reduce your heating bill in Philadelphia

February 23, 2023

“Some elements are outside of our control, but there are steps you can take and program to enroll in to reduce your heating bill in the Philly region.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Housing

This Philly Fed research has a suggestion for making AI-enabled mortgage lending more equitable

February 23, 2023

““With advances in AI, we have choices,” machine learning economist Vitaly Meursault said. “To ban it, to accept them as they are, or to guide their use to achieve outcomes that are more consistent with our values.” From: Technical.ly (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Lawmakers back Temple grad student union as strike continues

February 16, 2023

Lawmakers rallied with striking Temple University graduate students Tuesday, threatening to ignore the state-affiliated school’s funding requests if an agreement isn’t reached to address the union’s concerns. | From: Metro Philadelphia (Read more.)

Education

New graduation rules daunting but doable for one Philadelphia high school

February 16, 2023

In August, when Philadelphia district officials briefed their high school teachers and administrators on the state’s new graduation requirements, Sayre High School Assistant Principal Nina Brevard could only react with worry and disbelief. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)

Housing

Over 37,000 apply for PHA housing vouchers, only 10,000 to make the final round

February 15, 2023

Nearly 64.6 percent indicated they were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. | From Al Día News (Read more.)

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Criminal justice groups are offering help in Philly

February 13, 2023
Community and Family

Opinion: Why the 76ers arena won’t revitalize Market East

February 13, 2023

“Lively downtowns can and should exist in harmony with livable, affordable working-class neighborhoods, but too often, efforts to “revitalize” city centers destroy existing communities that generate the magnetic energy that makes cities, like Philadelphia, attractive places to live and visit.” From: WHYY (Read more.)

Income and Wages

How to Know If You Qualify for Philadelphia City Tax Refund

February 13, 2023

“Rebecca Lopez Kriss, the Deputy Revenue Commissioner for the City of Philadelphia, talked with NBC10 Responds about changes taxpayers can expect this year when it comes to collecting a wage tax refund.” From: NBC10 Philadelphia (Read more.)

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Philly Water Dept. Wants to Raise Rates. Find Out by How Much

February 13, 2023

“The Philadelphia Water Department is hoping to raise rates by more than 20% over the next two years — at the cost of nearly $15 per month for the average customer.” From: NBC10 Philadelphia (Read more.)

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ICYMI

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    July 11, 2023
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    June 13, 2023
  • Penn Medicine offering free cancer screenings during the month of June
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    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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