coronavirus
What lies ahead for reopening in-person learning in Philadelphia schools?
Schools in the city are now set to reopen for limited in-person learning on March 1. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
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Civic and Community Engagement
Kenney Must Do More Than “Acknowledge” Philly’s Gun-Violence Emergency
In a clumsy bit of political theater, the Mayor danced around Philadelphia’s current existential crisis. It’s an insult to Jamal Johnson, the man whose hunger strike made the city pay attention. | From: Philly Mag (Read more.)
Community and Family
Sharing Excess Food Program Saves 100,000 Pounds of Waste Per Week
Each week, Sharing Excess rescues an average of 100,000 pounds of food, or enough to feed 900 families for seven days. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
coronavirus
How can I sign up to get the COVID vaccine in Pennsylvania?
Anyone who lives and works in Philadelphia can indicate interest in getting the vaccine at the official city sign-up page or by calling the city’s COVID call center at 215-685-5488. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
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Bus Network Redesign, ‘Every 15 Minutes’ Regional Rail Highlight New Philly Transit Plan
City and SEPTA officials released an ambitious plan to expand mass transit in a way that allows residents to “leave your car behind” for most commutes. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
Income and Wages
How to Protect Your Investment When Planning a Vacation During the Pandemic
What to look for while booking flights, rental cars, and places to stay | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
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City unveils “Philadelphia Transit Plan” to fight climate change
SEPTA focuses on a carless future for a greener city. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)
Civic and Community Engagement
Philly Once Again Faces Massive Budget Deficit Despite Revenue Holding on
Revenue for the City of Philadelphia is only about $120 million off its pre-pandemic figure of $4.9 billion, but city budget officials blame fixed costs for the second year of a deficit in the ballpark of $500 million. | From: NBC10 Philadelphia (Read more.)
coronavirus
School Groups Tell Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to Get Teachers Vaccinated for Coronavirus ASAP
The education groups call it an “absolutely essential” step toward reopening schools and keeping them open. | From: NBC10 Philadelphia (Read more.)
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Philadelphia school reopening delayed again — this time until March 1
The Philadelphia school district has pushed back reopening of schools for a third time, with a new target date for early grades set for March 1, Superintendent William Hite announced Wednesday. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)