Updated boosters – known as bivalent vaccines, which target both the original coronavirus and “Omicron strains – were rolled out for adults in September, and, last month, they became available for children between 6 months and 4 years old.” From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
The Philadelphia Health Department recommends testing before attending any holiday parties or gatherings, particularly if you might be around folks who are older or immunocompromised. Per the department’s guidance, you should stay home if you test positive OR feel sick with COVID-like symptoms. From: BillyPenn (Read more.)
Starting Tuesday, thousands of residents in the Delaware Valley will be able to sign up for new health insurance plans, or review their existing ones, through Affordable Care Act marketplaces. From: WHYY (Read more.)
City Council has extended the life of Philadelphia’s Eviction Diversion Program, a pandemic-inspired alternative to landlord-tenant court that’s been credited with keeping thousands of residents in their homes over the last two years. From: WHYY (Read more.)
The City of Philadelphia’s workforce is nearly 100% compliant with the workforce vaccination mandate for COVID-19. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
The pandemic has shown how much is out of our control. North Philly native Michael Banks is trying anyway. | From: Generocity (Read more.)
Post-pandemic, employers now offer flexible schedules and hybrid work. But some still rely on the power of human interaction. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Looking for work? To make the search a bit easier, here are some resources that can help. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Kensington residents economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can receive financial assistance through Visitation B.V.M. Church for a bit longer. | From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
For nearly two hours Wednesday, restaurateurs from all over the city argued against the new regulations, describing them as “overwhelming and prohibitive” at a virtual meeting of the city’s Department of Streets and Department of Licenses and Inspections. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
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