Health
Grading Philly’s Climate Goals
The City pledged to reduce emissions from its buildings, cut energy use, and transition to 100% renewable electricity. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)
Latest reports
Housing
Rep. Boyle touts HUD grant for Philly home ownership
The Urban League and Congressman Brendan Boyle have teamed up to secure a $360,000 grant to help people stay in their homes or move into new homes. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Housing
Takeaways from one of the largest surveys of Philly renters
Many current tenants are behind on rent, facing the consequences of past evictions, and worrying about the quality of their homes, according to the experiences of more than 6,000 people collected by the legal aid nonprofit Community Legal Services of Philadelphia and the Housing Initiative at Penn. It’s one of the largest surveys of Philadelphia renters. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Community and Family
Where to get the COVID vaccine in Philadelphia for kids under 5
Where can I find the COVID vaccine in Philadelphia for children under 5? | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Health
Health startup Stix just launched a donation bank for free morning-after pills
Ahead of a Roe v. Wade SCOTUS decision, the team leading the Philly-based company wants to ensure anyone who needs access to emergency contraceptive can get it. | From: Technical.ly (Read more.)
Civic and Community Engagement
Library funding increase is a step in the right direction but falls short of what’s needed to provide high-quality services.
But in Kensington, systemic racial and economic disparities map onto our public spaces: libraries and recreation centers. | From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
Events
Philadelphia hosts World Cup 2026 – 5 opportunities for Black businesses
Philadelphia has been selected as one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which presents a great opportunity for black-owned businesses. With an estimated 5 million visitors expected to descend on Philadelphia during the tournament, there will be a huge demand for goods and services. Black-owned businesses that are able to tap into this demand could reap significant rewards. | From: Fun Times (Read more.)
Income and Wages
Pa. gets federal grant to tackle disparities in unemployment system
$3 million federal grant to tackle disparities in Pa. unemployment compensation. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Civic and Community Engagement
‘It’s a start’: City Council cuts Philly’s wage and business tax rates in a win for diverse chambers of commerce
Philadelphia ranks among the nation’s highest for wage taxes, and double-taxes its enterprises through the business income and receipts tax — the only major U.S city to do so. Employers and employees who choose to locate just outside of Philadelphia city limits often cite the two taxes as major reasons. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Income and Wages
Philly defender association calls for pay parity with DA’s office
The DAP started a social media campaign, #FundPhillyDefenders, highlighting the pay disparities. She notes that the gap grows when it comes to attorneys with longer tenures. | From: WHYY (Read more.)