Menciones en los medios de comunicación
PECO customers crowd hearing to demand more renewable energy
Reverends, retired professors and young activists filed into the hearing room at 1801 Market St. on Jueves to send PECO a message: Clean energy can't wait. The energy provider, the largest in the state, is seeking approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility...
Zhang Sah receives $500K grant
State Sen. Nikil Saval and state Rep. Mary Isaacson celebrated a $500,000 grant to Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center in South Philly through the commonwealth’s Local Share Account–Philadelphia program, an initiative that awards funding to economic development,...
India’s elections matter to Philadelphians, and here’s why
On Viernes, India’s state and general elections will begin, and continue for six weeks — a somewhat complicated system that is designed to ensure everyone across the massive nation has a chance to vote. I and many others in Philadelphia’s Indian diaspora are looking on...
Opinion: Fund Whole-Home Repairs and help PA homeowners
What if Pennsylvania had a single program to fight blight, cut energy bills, stabilize homes and communities – and help seniors age in place? The good news is: This program already exists. Whole-Home Repairs is an innovative program that funds health and safety...
Fetterman vuelve a presionar al Congreso para que cree una ley nacional de reparaciones integrales inspirada en el programa estatal de Pensilvania
El martes, el senador de Pensilvania John Fetterman habló en una audiencia del subcomité de Vivienda, Transporte y Desarrollo Comunitario del Senado sobre la importancia de aprobar la Ley de Reparaciones Integrales de Viviendas, un proyecto de ley...
Un nuevo argumento para los edificios antiguos
Una de las críticas más repetidas al movimiento de conservación histórica es que la preservación afecta negativamente a la asequibilidad de la vivienda. En una época en la que ciudades de todo el país sufren crisis de vivienda asequible, esta tensión ha alimentado un intenso debate en el que...
Protestors rally to support graduate student workers’ unionization effort amid election delays
Over 50 people expressed their support for Penn graduate student workers’ unionization movement at a rally in front of College Hall on Miércoles. The rally was led by the Penn chapter of the American Association of University Professors, GET-UP, Penn Museum Workers...
Effort launched to have lawmakers say no to money from Pa.’s richest man
A newly formed coalition is hoping to quell the influence Pennsylvania’s richest man has on state politics by urging lawmakers to pledge not to accept money from him. The so-called “Pledge for a Healthy Democracy” asks its signatories to commit to reject money from...
Good news in the district
The Office of Children and Families, partnered with Pennsylvania state senator Nikil Saval and the Philadelphia Police Department’s Third District, recently held a youth job and college fair. During the event, students had access to dozens of colleges and employers,...
El senador Nikil Saval y la diputada Mary Isaacson celebran la subvención estatal de 500.000 dólares al Centro de Artes Marciales y Aprendizaje Zhang Sah
Last Viernes State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Mary Isaacson celebrated a $500,000 grant to Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center through the commonwealth’s Local Share Account–Philadelphia program, an initiative that awards funding to economic...
Pa. Senate Republicans pass bills stemming from hot-button immigration, bail cases
The Pennsylvania Senate this week passed two crime bills based on recent high-profile incidents — bills that the body’s Republican majority said were necessary for public safety but which most Democrats said were overly broad and potentially unconstitutional. Both...
Aramark workers at Wells Fargo Center declare a one-day strike
Aramark workers at the Wells Fargo Center declared a one-day strike Martes after weeks of unsuccessful contract negotiations. Hundreds of bartenders, concession workers, cooks, servers, dishwashers and warehouse employees employed by Aramark went on strike before...
Reinvigorating the Labor Movement: The Working People Weekly List
Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List. Rail Unions Hail Biden’s Two-Person Crew Mandate: “The nation’s rail unions and the...
TAUP finds cross-campus solidarity at City Hall rally
Temple Association of University Professionals held a rally with a few dozen people at City Hall Viernes afternoon to address contract concerns amid months of ongoing negotiations with the university. The union has been negotiating a new contract since its last...
Los concejales de Filadelfia lanzan "Our Philly Neighborhoods" para reforzar la estabilidad de la vivienda
En un movimiento para reforzar la estabilidad de la vivienda en Filadelfia, los concejales Kendra Brooks, Jamie Gauthier, Nicolas O'Rourke y Rue Landau han dado a conocer un paquete legislativo destinado a mantener a los residentes en sus hogares. La iniciativa "Our Philly Neighborhoods",...
Stadium workers gain City Council support as strike with Aramark looms
As the fight continues between Aramark and their workers at the Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia City Council members stepped in Jueves to show support for the food service employees. At a briefing outside City Hall, councilmembers backed union workers who last...
Philly food service workers threaten to strike at Wells Fargo Center
Hundreds of Philadelphia food service workers are threatening to strike at the Wells Fargo Center. Members of UNITE HERE Philly Local 274 – the union representing around 600 private sector hotel and food service workers at Philadelphia-area stadiums, airports and...
No podemos retroceder": Los concejales de Filadelfia quieren proteger a propietarios e inquilinos de los desahucios
Un nuevo paquete de proyectos de ley fue presentado en el Ayuntamiento el jueves para ayudar a los propietarios de bajos ingresos y los inquilinos evitar los desalojos, ayudar con reparaciones en el hogar y proporcionar más asistencia de alquiler. La campaña "Our Philly Neighborhoods", dirigida por los concejales Jamie Gauthier,...
Los concejales Brooks, Gauthier, O'Rourke y Landau anuncian un paquete legislativo para mantener a las personas en sus hogares
FILADELFIA - Esta mañana en el Ayuntamiento, los concejales Kendra Brooks (At-Large), Jamie Gauthier (3er Distrito), Nicolas O'Rourke (At-Large), y Rue Landau (At-Large) se unieron a los defensores de la vivienda para anunciar "Our Philly Neighborhoods", una plataforma...
Philly college adjuncts fight for stability
For 15 years, Debi Lemieur has been a part-time adjunct instructor for the “great books” class that all Temple University undergraduates take, where they discuss texts like Plato’s “Republic” and Mary Wollstonecraft’s “A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.” She’s also...
Shapiro recupera el Programa de Reparaciones Integrales en su nueva propuesta presupuestaria
El segundo presupuesto del Gobernador Josh Shapiro destina 80 millones de dólares a iniciativas de vivienda y contra los sin techo. También incluye $ 50 millones para el popular Programa de Reparaciones Integrales. Los residentes de bajos ingresos y propietarios de viviendas a través de Pennsylvania puede recibir ayuda muy necesaria a finales de este...
Cómo afrontan los Estados el elevado coste de la vivienda
Al año y medio de asumir el cargo de gobernadora, Kathy Hochul decidió ir a lo grande. La demócrata dijo a los legisladores el año pasado que Nueva York necesitaba construir 800.000 nuevas viviendas en la próxima década. Su plan incluía una combinación de incentivos fiscales,...
Durante su visita a Filadelfia, el gobernador Shapiro aboga por aumentar en 50 millones de dólares el programa de reparaciones integrales de viviendas de Pensilvania
Es la hora del martillo en Pennsylvania, ya que el Gobernador Josh Shapiro está dando mucho dinero para reparaciones en el hogar. En una parada en Filadelfia, el Gobernador, junto con los legisladores locales más importantes, se apresuró a apoyar una propuesta de 50 millones de dólares...
En su visita a Kingsessing, el Gobernador Shapiro habla de un programa que ayudaría a los residentes a sufragar los gastos de reparación de sus viviendas.
El invierno pasado, Dominique Young y sus dos hijos, de 10 y 15 años, fueron desplazados temporalmente de su casa en el suroeste de Filadelfia cuando ésta necesitó reparaciones críticas. La casa, situada en el barrio de Kingsessing, se había quedado sin electricidad por problemas no diagnosticados...
Este programa estatal podría ayudar a los propietarios de viviendas con las reparaciones, y el gobernador Josh Shapiro visitó el suroeste de Filadelfia para defenderlo.
Un año después de mudarse a su casa del suroeste de Filadelfia, el entusiasmo inicial de Dominique Young por ser compradora de su primera vivienda se evaporó cuando su calentador eléctrico empezó a fallar. Una noche especialmente fría, la madre de dos hijos no tuvo más remedio que alquilar...
En Filadelfia, el Gobernador Shapiro y los líderes legislativos destacan las inversiones presupuestarias propuestas en el Programa de Reparaciones Integrales y los esfuerzos por reducir los costes para los ciudadanos de Pensilvania.
Filadelfia, PA - Hoy, el gobernador Josh Shapiro se unió al representante Jordan Harris, el senador Nikil Saval, y el senador Anthony Williams para visitar a la dueña de casa de Filadelfia Dominique Young y ver de primera mano cómo su casa ha sido mejorada a través de la...
El Gobernador Shapiro presenta una propuesta de 50 millones de dólares para un programa de reparación de viviendas en Filadelfia
El viernes por la mañana, frente a la casa recién reparada de Dominique Young, en el suroeste de Filadelfia, el gobernador Josh Shapiro y los legisladores de la zona se jactaron de los beneficios del Programa de Reparaciones Integrales y de la propuesta de 50 millones de dólares...
Penn union coalition, local elected officials call on University to stop union-busting
The Coalition of Workers at Penn — a recently formed association of unions across Penn’s campus — held a press conference in front of College Hall on Jueves. The “Unions Belong at Penn” event was led by the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO — which represents over 100...
Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square to Undergo Transformative Restoration Thanks to State Grant
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a significant boost for one of Philadelphia’s most cherished green spaces, Rittenhouse Square is set to receive a $200,000 state grant aimed at revitalizing its expansive lawns. The announcement was made recently by State Senator Nikil Saval and...
Fishtown highlighted as part of Main Street Matters initiative
A proposal to invest $25 million to create opportunity for Main Streets and small businesses across the state was touted by Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger at a stop in Fishtown as part of a statewide “Main Streets” tour. Siger,...
Pa. zoning laws are strangling home construction, and lawmakers want changes
HARRISBURG — As housing costs soar for renters and homeowners, an unusual confluence of politicians and interest groups from across the ideological spectrum is pushing for legislation they say will boost housing construction in areas where people want to live....
Fetterman supports nominee for Philly-based court who’s facing Islamophobic smears but Casey is more noncommittal
Until this week, Pennsylvania’s two Democratic senators had been largely quiet as President Joe Biden’s nominee to a key federal court post in Philadelphia became the target of Islamophobic attacks, which began late last year. New Jersey attorney Adeel Mangi would be...
Fossil fuel firms could be tried in US for homicide over climate-related deaths, experts say
Each year, extreme temperatures take 5 million lives, while 400,000 people die from climate-related hunger and disease and scores perish in floods and wildfires. Now, researchers are promoting a new legal theory that says fossil fuel companies – which, data show, are...
From Bars to Belonging: Overcoming the Housing Crisis Facing Returning Citizens
The United States leads the world in mass incarceration – one in three adults have been arrested by the age of 23. As a result, as many as 100 million Americans have some type of criminal record. A minor offense or even an arrest without conviction can lead to a...
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to spend $80M to attack Pennsylvania’s housing crisis. Here’s how.
HARRISBURG — Housing is often considered a local issue, but there is a growing consensus in Harrisburg that state-level action is necessary to combat Pennsylvania’s persistent shortages and rising costs. That shift can be seen in Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget...
Sections of Rittenhouse Square will close for a multi-year lawn restoration project
A project restoring some of the greenery in Rittenhouse Square will close sections of the park in the coming years. Rittenhouse, one of the city's oldest parks, will be undergoing lawn repairs over approximately four years, with different sections closing at a time to...
Rittenhouse Square’s lawn took a beating during the pandemic. Now, it’s being restored for $500,000.
The grass at Rittenhouse Square was heavily used in normal years, but it took an extra trampling during the pandemic as folks sought to escape outside. Now, the iconic park’s lawn will be dug up and restored over the next four years on the heels of a recent bench...
Senator Nikil Saval, Rep. Ben Waxman, Friends of Rittenhouse Square Celebrate Lawn Restoration Project
Philadelphia, PA − Marzo 17, 2024 − Today, State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Ben Waxman joined the Friends of Rittenhouse Square to update and celebrate the ongoing work on behalf of one of Philadelphia’s most beloved parks.
‘Chinatown Stitch’ now fully funded with federal grant to heal community divided for decades
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia has received full funding to put a cap over the Vine Street Expressway. The project is known as the Chinatown Stitch because its purpose is to reconnect the two sides of the neighborhood that were divided when the section of...
Governor Shapiro’s Vision: Main Street Matters Program Proposes $25 Million Investment in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In downtown Philadelphia, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger, along with local leaders, returned Viernes to continue the Main Street Matters tour, a central part of the Shapiro Administration’s state-wide...