Community and Family – Page 11

$2.1 million raised for student-inspired web platform started in Philly that reviews landlords

March 16, 2022

Launched in 2015, Whose Your Landlord is now available in cities across the country, including New York, Dallas, Cleveland and Las Vegas. It has primarily served as a portal for renters to read, write and share anonymous reviews of apartment buildings. But the company also has resources for landlords, including a personalized dashboard that synthesizes the feedback posted to the site. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)

License-to-Carry Applications Have Skyrocketed In Philadelphia

March 16, 2022

“When I saw how high the numbers were, I had to call our stats department to make sure they were right,” a Philadelphia Police Department representative told us. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)

Save the Moms!

March 14, 2022

How to care for the over-burdened, burned-out moms of Covid. And why now, at the pandemic’s two-year mark, we actually have to. | From: The Citizen (Read more.)

Philadelphia is allowing its libraries to wither and rot | Opinion

March 14, 2022

Our current library budget is only 75% of what it was 15 years ago. This is unacceptable. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

New Philly play shows gun violence through the eyes of teenagers

March 11, 2022

There are 19 characters in the new play “Childhoodslost Chronicles,” 15 of which are teenagers. But the central character is a gun. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

How could cities’ PILOT programs get better?

March 11, 2022

Consider a case study from Boston on improving the program. | From: Technical.ly (Read more.)

The nation’s first menstrual hub reflects on a historic full year of service

March 7, 2022

Germantown is a neighborhood of historical Black firsts, like the first petition against slavery and the first Black man to own a department store. But, history is still being made every day within community borders. Last Sunday, February 20, the nation’s first menstrual hub, The SPOT Period, celebrated one year of operation right here in Germantown. Co-founder, Lynette Medley, reflects on being a part of history. | From: Germantown Info Hub (Read more.)

Supporting LGBTQ+ older adults in navigating the digital world

March 7, 2022

While the digital divide affects people of all ages and identities, LGBTQ+ older adults often face challenges in navigating the digital world. The high costs of smartphones, laptops, and monthly internet plans can be prohibitive for many. According to research from the Williams Institute, LGBTQ+ older adults are more likely than their cisgender and straight counterparts to experience financial hardship, thus making it more difficult to afford expensive technology. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)

Care and Consistency: How to Keep Showing Up for Germantown’s Community Fridges

March 4, 2022

But, not all fridges operate under the same donation guidelines or have the same holding capacity. Some can only take food, while others span beyond food needs. So, what can go into Germantown’s fridges? | From: Germantown Info Hub (Read more.)

The Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Speak on their Vaccination Experiences: Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Part III

March 3, 2022

‘Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy’ is an article series that uncovers causes of and replicable solutions to vaccine distrust among Black psyches. | From: Fun Times (Read more.)