CDC extends federal ban on evictions through June 2021
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extended the federal ban on evictions through the end of June, 2021. more
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PA sees 'huge' increase in Medicaid enrollments during COVID
The enrollment increase reflects expanded eligibility and the widespread economic devastation that the coronavirus caused across the state. more
City to open new COVID assistance program for rent, utilities
The next phase of Philadelphia’s rental assistance program is on track to launch this week. more
PA extends deadline for applying for health insurance to August
Pennsylvania residents who need health insurance now have until Aug. 15 to shop for plans through the online insurance marketplace Pennie. more
Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Sector Partnership RFP issued
District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund has issued a Request for Proposals for its Industry Partnership Planning Grant. more
Education Fund addresses lack of women, minorities in STEM fields
Central to the US remaining a global leader in science and technology is the need to improve upon the under-representation of minorities and women in STEM education and STEM careers. more
Pew: It's Time to Talk About Debt, Race in Philadelphia
Although many Philadelphians struggle with debt, Pew research shows that low- and middle-income Black and Hispanic households are often hardest hit. more
Moratorium on utility shutoffs to end April 1st: PUC
Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission last Thursday approved the lifting of its year-old moratorium preventing utilities from terminating service to all non-paying customers. more
Blacks evicted at twice the rate of whites in city: report
Landlords are more than twice as likely to file for evictions against Black renters in Philadelphia than against white renters, a rate disproportionate to the share of Black renters in the city. more
Childcare essential for women to return to workforce: Powell
The US has lagged behind other advanced economies in providing child care options, and improvements could help more women return to the job market, Fed chair Jerome Powell told Congress. more
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