City Hall
City Hall: Council Approves New Renter Protections
Measures include a lengthy extension of the city’s eviction moratorium and the waiving of all late fees on rent. [continue reading…]
Month: June 2020
Government
Social Issues: Activists, Demonstrators Call for Further PPD Cuts
Community activists and others gathered at City Hall on June 10 for a demonstration demanding funding cuts to the Philadelphia Police Department, joining dozens of similar municipal calls-to-action since the nation erupted in protest two [continue reading…]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Philadelphia Area Organizations Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Homeless support services are working harder than ever to protect the high risk and vulnerable homeless community from contracting COVID-19. Homelessness is difficult under any circumstances, but researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, Boston University [continue reading…]
Animals
COVID-19: Agencies Adjust to Making Animal Adoptions Possible
Many people feel it is their responsibility to help animals during times of crisis, especially when finding comfort through them. In this report you’ll hear from Natalie Digiacomo, director of community outreach at the Bucks [continue reading…]