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  • 22 Jan 2021 4:52 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)
    Trinity Memorial Church at 22nd and Spruce street is distributing two bags of groceries per household to anyone who is having food insecurities. No questions asked. You must reserve in advance. If you are unable to pick up due to a disability or illness, we can try to deliver. Groceries are distributed in the afternoon on the second and fourth Tuesdays.

    Volunteers needed: We need volunteers with large vehicles to drive and load the groceries from our partner in the Northeast and about 6 to 8 volunteers to unload and sort the groceries and drive groceries to disabled people. The amount of food varies each week.

    Bags and other items needed: We need strong double paper grocery bags (or strong fabric bags) and smaller bags for sorting fruit as well as socks and notes that say “You Matter.”

    Financial donations needed: You can donate funds to our main provider of groceries: www.caringforfriends.com

  • 22 Jan 2021 4:28 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    There is a great deal of uncertainty about the vaccination rollout, which leads to stress, and sometimes desperation, says NBC News health editor Madelyn Fernstrom. Scammers are taking advantage, offering “shortcuts” and preying on people’s fears.

    5 Covid-19 vaccine scams to watch out for (nbcnews.com)

  • 22 Jan 2021 4:03 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    The City of Philadelphia has launched a registry site for the coronavirus vaccination. This is a critical resource that will assist with better planning and coordination efforts during this public health crisis. 

    Please visit the site and make sure you register today! https://covid-vaccine-interest.phila.gov

    Additional Covid-19 related information is also available for the region. We are all in this together! So, please continue to follow the recommendations of public health officials and help slow the spread.


  • 21 Jan 2021 2:05 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    The Rittenhouse home of Pennsylvania Banking and Securities Secretary Richard Vague, a prominent Philadelphia venture capital investor, was visited by federal agents Thursday morning over a cyberstalking case involving his 20-year-old stepson.

    Richard Vague’s stepson arrested in cyberstalking FBI investigation - WHYY

  • 21 Jan 2021 1:19 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    The federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has reopened applications for eligible businesses. Businesses that did not receive a PPP loan last year (“First Draw” businesses) are eligible to apply if they have 0-500 employees. Businesses that received a PPP loan last year and are seeking another PPP loan (“Second Draw” businesses) are eligible to apply if they have 0-300 employees. Sole proprietors may be eligible to apply. Existing borrowers who did not receive loan forgiveness by December 27, 2020 are eligible to reapply for a First Draw PPP loan if they previously returned some or all of their First Draw PPP funds.

    What Business Owners Need to Know about the Latest Round of PPP | Department of Commerce | City of Philadelphia

  • 20 Jan 2021 2:23 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    Beginning Sunday, January 24, 2021, look for changes to Regional Rail schedules on select lines:

    Regional Rail Schedule Changes | SEPTA (iseptaphilly.com)


  • 19 Jan 2021 3:20 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)
    The Office of Sustainability released a draft of the Philadelphia Climate Action Playbook, a guide to actions the City is taking to reduce carbon pollution and adapt to a hotter, wetter future.

    The Playbook is a one-stop resource for anyone interested in learning more about City climate action, how climate change will impact Philadelphia, where our carbon pollution comes from, and where we need to go further to achieve our goals.

    Learn more and read the Philadelphia Climate Action Playbook below!
    Climate Action Playbook


  • 19 Jan 2021 3:19 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    Leaders from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health will provide information and answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, provide updates on our mobile COVID-19 testing unit, and provide an overview of the COVID-19 testing map on our website.

    This session will be offered twice: January 26 at 6:00PM and January 28 at 11:00AM.

    Register below!

    COVID-19 Info Session


  • 14 Jan 2021 2:19 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will hold a news conference Thursday to discuss last week’s U.S. Capitol attack in Washington, D.C., investigations into local alleged participants, and security preparations in the city ahead of the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.  Krasner will be joined by Mayor Jim Kenney, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael Driscoll, City Council Majority Leader Cherelle Parker, and Councilmember Curtis Jones.

    WATCH LIVE: Philadelphia Officials To Provide Security Update Ahead Of Presidential Inauguration – CBS Philly (cbslocal.com)

  • 14 Jan 2021 1:46 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    Queer artist Tiff Urquhart eased her pain by installing a wheatpaste of the LGBTQ icon.

    New Gloria Casarez tribute near whitewashed Gayborhood mural - On top of Philly news (billypenn.com)


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