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Entrepreneurs: What do you want to know about funding your hustle in Philly?
Tell us your questions about gaining access to capital or drumming up business. We’ll report out the answers. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
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LGBTQ-focused therapy center offers scholarships for transpeople of color
Lesbian, gay and bisexual adults are more than twice as likely as their non-identifying peers to experience a mental-health condition, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)
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Why Philly landlords are fighting Blondell Reynolds Brown over lead
High levels of lead affect children’s health and development throughout Philadelphia. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
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Philly’s Roadmap to Homes removes barriers to shelter, employs strategies from ‘Housing First’ programs
“Is it working?” A Generocity reader’s question–via our Broke is Listening series–prompts a look at OHS’ efforts to combat homelessness. | From: Generocity (Read more.)
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What education question should we ask the candidates?
The Broke in Philly collaborative is preparing a survey for the mayoral contenders and the dozens of candidates for City Council. Which of the three education questions below do you think is the most important to include in the survey? | From: The Notebook (Read more.)
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What Would You Ask Local Candidates About Jobs in Philly?
With a city election coming up in May, now is the time to make your voice heard. If you had five minutes with Mayor Jim Kenney or a City Council member, what would you ask them about job growth, or stagnation, in Philadelphia? | From: NBC10 (Read more.)
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What tax question should we ask mayor and Council candidates?
Soda tax, wage tax, property taxes — tell us which should go on the official Broke in Philly survey. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
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Why doesn’t Philadelphia have rent control like many other big cities?
In this Broke is Listening story, we tackle rent control. Philly used to have it — and housing advocates are pushing for a return. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
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Looking for affordable eyeglasses? Here’s 11 ways to find them in Philly
For this Broke is Listening story, we’re taking on vision care. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Events
Record your thoughts at PhillyCAM this Saturday
We’re hosting an open studio at PhillyCAM from 1-5pm on Saturday, Dec. 15 to give y’all the opportunity to record your thoughts on camera about what your life would be like if you felt economically secure. Or, you can voice what would Philly be like if it wasn’t broke. From this, we will cut a powerful 90-second video to circulate during January, Economic Mobility Month. We want Philadelphians from all backgrounds and income levels to participate. So come on out to share your thoughts! (Read more.)