Steve Kuzmicki, Author at Globe Times

Is a Rental Association needed in Southwest?

By Steve Kuzmicki | March 30, 2022 | Comments Off

There are approximately 9,600 renters in Southwest. Most of these are in single houses, meaning they have no access to typical housing association that is tied to a specific building, […]

City offering new Micro-Grant Program

By Steve Kuzmicki | March 14, 2022 | Comments Off

The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability has announced a new microgrant program launched to support waste reduction throughout the city. The Zero Waste Microgrant program will fund projects by Philadelphia enterprises […]

Shipyard Apprentice Program accepting applications

By Steve Kuzmicki | March 7, 2022 | Comments Off

What is the Shipyard Apprentice Program? The Shipyard Apprentice Program is designed to connect participants to the professional and technical training, tools, and supports needed to build a meaningful career […]

FREE ON-FIELD SOCCER CLINIC FOR PHILLY’S UNDERSERVED CHILDREN WITH HOPES OF SPARKING INTEREST IN THE GAME

By Steve Kuzmicki | March 3, 2022 | Comments Off

ALL PARTICIPANTS TO RECEIVE A FREE SOCCER BALL DATE: Saturday, March 12 at 11 a.m. PLACE: The Salvation Army KROC Center of Philadelphia, 4200 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA DETAILS: The SWAG, the fast-growing […]

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF EVENT | 9am – 3pm SATURDAY, APRIL 2

By Steve Kuzmicki | February 28, 2022 | Comments Off

Streets Department Training Center | 8401 State Rd. at Ashburner St. Household Hazardous Waste Events are back. Residents may drop off items labeled: toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive at events […]

PHILADELPHIA SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO SERVE AS CO-HOST FOR FREE 2-DAY HEALTHCARE CLINIC SERVING UNDERSERVED FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS

By Steve Kuzmicki | February 16, 2022 | Comments Off

Philadelphia, PA – Sheriff Rochelle Bilal and the Office of the Sheriff will be hosting a press conference to discuss the upcoming Free 2-Day Healthcare Clinic. The upcoming clinic is hosted […]

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon and Share Food Program to Home Deliver Free Food to Southwest Philadelphia Seniors

By Steve Kuzmicki | January 28, 2022 | Comments Off

WHEN: Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Connell Park, 6401 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA Then, various stops at select homes throughout Southwest Philadelphia WHAT: Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) will […]

Update from Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon

By Steve Kuzmicki | January 20, 2022 | Comments Off

Hello neighbor, In the Fall of 2021, our office returned to hosting small in-person events — launching a series of Coffee with Your Congresswoman conversations. While I am eager to meet […]

Dozens of Little Free Libraries to Sprout across Philadelphia Communities in Spring 2022

By Steve Kuzmicki | January 13, 2022 | Comments Off

Summary: As part of its annual MLK Day of Service Project, the General Building Contractors Association has joined forces with apprentices from the Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center – specifically their Pre-Apprentice […]

New State Grant Program May Offer Up to $5,000 for Your Past-Due Water Bills

By Steve Kuzmicki | January 12, 2022 | Comments Off

With shutoffs starting again this spring, now is the time to apply for assistance, including the new LIHWAP grant program. Do you have past-due water bills that you are unable […]