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Map: COVID-19 vaccine providers in Philadelphia
The provider details are for information only — not a representation of where you can make an appointment. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
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Civic and Community Engagement
Mutual aid Philadelphia: How to help your community
Team up, talk to your neighbors, practice self care and don’t judge, say folks who’ve joined the local movement. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
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¿Qué esperar de la reapertura presencial en las escuelas de Filadelfia?
Las escuelas de la ciudad volverán a abrir sus puertas para un aprendizaje presencial limitado el 1 de marzo. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
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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.)
Education
The $1 billion plan to close the gap between growing and shrinking Pa. school districts
An average shrinking district saw funding increase by $3,200 per student over the past three decades, according to a January report from Public Citizens for Children and Youth, a nonprofit led by a member of former Gov. Ed Rendell’s cabinet. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
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How Montco can reach out to Latinos about the COVID vaccine
Delgado said there are 45,000 Hispanic people living in Montgomery County, representing 5% of the population. Yet a significant number have not been vaccinated, she said, arguing that many are hesitant to take the first dose, unsure if it is safe. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Housing
As Philadelphia Land Bank sales move, conflicts build
Yet while some developers and sources close to the agency shared this outlook, a report from the Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities, a consortium of nonprofit groups, released this month raised questions about the Land Bank’s approach. It criticized the agency for both the slow pace of sales and not directing more vacant land toward land trusts, community gardening groups, or other public goods. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
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Philly Now Has a (Very Tentative) Timeline for When You’ll Be Vaccinated
Health commissioner Tom Farley says he expects Phase 1B vaccinations to conclude in April, Phase 1C to end in May, and for everyone else to be vaccinated by the end of July. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
Housing
Yo Philly, what’s in your water bill?
A conversation with the Philadelphia Water Department on what the charges really mean in your monthly statement. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)
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Mayor unveils vaccination plan as Philadelphia teachers protest return to school buildings
Kenney announced that Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will assist the city Department of Public Health in a new vaccination program for teachers, principals, and staff at all schools. It includes staff at district, charter, and private schools, as well as at child care centers and prekindergarten providers. Classroom aides and cafeteria workers also will be included. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)