Nearly $5 million in federal aid has been approved for Pennsylvania residents affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida, and there is still time to apply for financial assistance. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
Even in my own neighborhood of Norris Square, I witnessed first-hand how the pandemic changed our lives. So the fight goes on to contain and get COVID-19 under control. | From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
Philadelphia may spend $1.8 million to install 360-degree camera systems at city playgrounds and recreation centers where gun violence has erupted. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
What would Philadelphia look like if more people had the info they need to make their lives better? | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
With gun violence on the rise and homicide rates reaching record highs in Philadelphia earlier this year, District Attorney Larry Krasner bet big that community and nonprofit groups like Asia Adams Foundation could be a genuine part of the solution. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
A bipartisan infrastructure bill in Congress could help bring broadband access to everyone. It’s time, a Philly state rep says, to connect the unconnected. | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
Philly nonprofit UliftU provides training and jobs for recently incarcerated Philadelphians while tackling chronic diseases in under resourced communities. | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
Legislation that would fundamentally alter how Philadelphia police officers interact with drivers could take its first step forward Wednesday. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
September 26 marks the first anniversary of the Germantown Community Fridge. To celebrate, the fridge founder, Jane Ellis, will throw a community giveback. | From: Germantown Info Hub (Read more.)
In an effort to modernize the programs it offers and to reach more young people across the city, Philadelphia’s Parks and Recreation Department created the space at Christy Rec Center. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
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