Civic and Community Engagement
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Housing
Philly to expand ‘Right to Counsel’ eviction program
“The city is expanding a program that provides free legal representation to Philadelphia renters with low income who are at risk of losing their home, including those facing an eviction filing.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
Community and Family
Waste coalition asks the next Mayor to clean up the city
“Waste Free Philly, a coalition of six sustainability and anti-litter advocates, announced a 5-point Mayoral Agenda for a Clean and Waste-Free Future for Philadelphia.” From: Green Philly (Read more.)
Housing
Quick Tips for guarding against predatory homebuying
“In October, Philly Office Retail posted a series of photos on Facebook working with Jeantel Landscaping, removing “we buy houses,” “free construction estimates,” and other signs they deemed “blight” on Berkley Street.” From: Germantown Info Hub (Read more.)
Education
Pennsylvania Class of 2022 left $118.5M in Pell Grants unclaimed
“A new analysis by the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) found that eligible high school seniors left approximately $3.6 billion in Pell Grant awards last year of which $118,503,612 million correspond to high school students in Pennsylvania. ” From: AL DIA (Read more.)
Community and Family
New community fridge has a mission to heal people hurt by war on drugs
Northwest Philadelphia got another community fridge a few weekends ago when D.O.P.E. Inc held its unveiling in Mt. Airy in front of the FarmerJawn Greenery. (Read more.)
Latest
SEPTA delays ‘bus revolution’ plans until 2024
“Implementation of what’s been dubbed the “bus revolution” will be delayed until next year to allow more time for community feedback.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
Housing
Here’s How Philadelphia’s First Guaranteed Income Program Is Going
“The pilot program provides 300 households with payments for 30 months.” From: Next City (Read more.)
Income and Wages
Free lifeguard training in Philadelphia
“Bill Salvatore, of the Department of Parks and Recreation, said the department could only train about 250 people to take care of the city’s pools last year, so they are recruiting early this year to train more people for the job.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
Health
Medicare insulin cap: How much will people with diabetes in Pa, NJ save?
“Insulin will cost no more than $35 a month for people with prescription drug coverage through Medicare, a rule change that is expected to save people with diabetes hundreds of dollars a year.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Housing
PHA’s Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Lottery Site Can’t Keep Up With Demand
“The Philadelphia Housing Authority opened its Housing Choice Voucher program for the first time in more than 12 years on Jan. 23, 2023. Applications will be taken for two weeks both on the PHA website or by calling, (215) 999-3102, until Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at 5:59 p.m.” From: NBC10 (Read more.)