“Philadelphia residents with low income will soon have the chance to apply for housing vouchers from the federal government. The Philadelphia Housing Authority has cleared the waitlist for its Housing Choice Voucher Program, putting the agency in the position to accept new applications for the rent subsidy.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
Search or filter dozens of options by type of service, location, and more. From: BillyPenn (Read more.)
Federal transit officials announced $686 million in new grants on Monday to make older transit and commuter rail stations accessible to people with disabilities, including $56 million for SEPTA to overhaul six subway-elevated stations. From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Tech has long been considered a promising option for people wanting to enter an industry with well-paying jobs and ever-expanding opportunities. But increasing access to people who have been historically left out of the field — including Black and brown professionals and women — remains a challenge, in Philadelphia and beyond. From: Technical.ly (Read more.)
Minutes before Council’s hearing, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office sued MV Realty, accusing the Florida-based company of scamming at least 500 Philadelphia residents and using deceptive practices to violate the state’s Consumer Protection Law. From: Metro Philadelphia (Read more.)
The Philadelphia Health Department recommends testing before attending any holiday parties or gatherings, particularly if you might be around folks who are older or immunocompromised. Per the department’s guidance, you should stay home if you test positive OR feel sick with COVID-like symptoms. From: BillyPenn (Read more.)
From Oct. 1 to April 30, landlords must ensure that heating in a rental unit is capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68 degrees, according to Philadelphia’s property maintenance code. From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
by Stella Vallon, Maria Utz, Kiara Santos Winter has begun in Philly and forecasters are predicting a temperature drop to as low as 10 degrees this weekend. The team at Resolve Philly wanted to provide (Read more.)
In an attempt to reach those most susceptible to HIV, the AACO last week launched Philadelphia TelePrEP, a website that allows those interested in the preventive medicine to self-schedule telehealth appointments with physicians. From: Metro Philadelphia (Read more.)
The break would go to developers who put aside 30% of multi-unit dwellings for affordable housing. Council President Darrell Clarke introduced the measure Thursday morning and said that for now, it would only apply to parts of his district and Councilmember Cindy Bass’s district. From: WHYY (Read more.)
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