Jake Blumgart
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No coronavirus relief for the undocumented workers behind Philly’s building boom
For construction workers who aren’t U.S. citizens, there are fewer options for keeping food on the table during the region’s coronavirus shutdown.
5 years ago
‘Painful cuts’ to city services anticipated as Philly faces coronavirus’ staggering costs
Numerous Philadelphia councilmembers say that they have been told to expect “deep cuts” to services and operating departments. None have seen details.
5 years ago
Philadelphia Museum of Art halts construction over coronavirus dangers
PMA stopped construction in light of worker safety concerns. Work also stopped Monday at the new Philadelphia Police headquarters at 400 N. Broad.
5 years ago
Workers pulled from South Philly casino site after alleged breach of CDC safety regulations
Union officials allege that the general contractors on several high-profile Philadelphia projects were not complying with CDC regulations.
5 years ago
SEPTA is getting $643M in federal coronavirus aid
SEPTA is getting the emergency federal aid it needs to fill its coronavirus-depleted coffers. But experts say the money won’t be enough to make the agency whole.
5 years ago
‘Essential’ and unsafe: Frontline workers of color face compounded risks
COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate when it infects. But some 'racialized patterns’ emerge as the pandemic widens.
5 years ago
Cheesecake Factory is getting a COVID-19 pass on rent. Should Pa. help all renters?
Many businesses in Pa. aren't paying April rent thanks to a provision common in commercial leases. Should the same protection apply to everyone?
5 years ago
‘Not gonna break my bank’: Developers say coronavirus won’t end Philly’s real estate boom
Philadelphia real estate professionals say the coronavirus pandemic is likely to cause temporary problems, but won’t derail the sector’s growth.
5 years ago
Philly Council advances $85.4 million coronavirus emergency spending bill
The taxpayer money will be spent on city payroll and operating testing sites as well as other emergency operations.
5 years ago
Construction workers look to looming coronavirus shutdown and see a ‘sinking boat’
Construction workers and developers say the shutdown could imperil projects. One developer has already sued the state for more time to close sites.
5 years ago
Listen 1:30Mayor to Philly landlords: ‘Be a good citizen,’ don’t evict people during a pandemic
Mayor Jim Kenney denounced those who would first look after their own financial interests over the greater public good during the current public health crisis.
5 years ago
Listen 1:07Philadelphia to open a quarantine facility for people who can’t go home
The news came hours after local officials moved forward with a long-planned effort to clear a homeless encampment in the tunnels beneath the Center City convention center.
5 years ago