City Announces Updates to PES Refinery Advisory Group
The City of Philadelphia today announced that the newly formed PES Refinery Advisory Group will hold four additional public meetings in August and September. This Advisory Group was established to gather the perspectives of different stakeholders and community members to inform City leaders on the impact of the closure of the PES refinery on Philadelphia […]
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQ. AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: How can your bankruptcy affect your children? Answer: 1. STRESS: Being deep in debt, receiving harassing calls from creditors, being threatened with garnishment, repossessions and foreclosure will often cause you and your spouse to experience overwhelming stress and anxiety. Your children, even young ones, also […]
If you are watching the news in Philadelphia, then you know that immigrant families have continued to be under attack. At the border and in our cities, our communities are facing violence — the physical violence of locking up our people in cages, denying them their freedom, and the political violence of Trump’s anti-immigrant policies […]
State Sen. Sharif Street (D-N. Phila.) joined Mayor Jim Kenney, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, Congressman Dwight Evans and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross along with a host of elected officials from every level of government to condemn the inaction of State and federal leaders in the wake of chronic gun violence and mass murder, prefaced […]
Today, Gov. Tom Wolf signed an executive order making unprecedented sweeping changes to executive branch agencies and programs to better target the public health crisis of gun violence in Pennsylvania. He was joined by advocates, legislators, cabinet secretaries and Charles Ramsey, chair of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency, who will use his expertise […]
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQ. AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: Does it make a difference if I file bankruptcy before the end of the month? Answer: If your income is above the median income for your household size in your state, you must complete a “means test” when you file your bankruptcy petition. To determine […]
The City of Philadelphia achieved historically low interest rates in a bond issue this past week, allowing it to borrow money for crucial investments such as streets, parks and recreation facilities, and police facilities at less cost to taxpayers. Rates for the $293.4 million borrowing were about 0.63% lower than rates on the City’s last […]
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQ. AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: What are the risks of co-signing a loan? Answer: Co-signing a loan is a dangerous thing. Too many people end up in bankruptcy due to debts they just co-signed for, so here are a few points worth considering before co-signing for a friend or family […]
Mayor Jim Kenney and City Council President Darrell Clarke today announced open recruitment for two pilot job programs that aim to give diverse Philadelphia residents opportunities for paid training and work on Rebuild projects. Made possible by the Philadelphia Beverage Tax and a signature initiative of Mayor Jim Kenney’s, Rebuild is committing hundreds of millions […]
Congressman Dwight Evans (D-Phila.) said the House of Representatives is poised to pass a bill today that would protect the pensions of 1.3 million workers and retirees, including thousands of current and retired Acme workers in the Philadelphia region. As a member of the influential House Ways & Means Committee, Evans co-sponsored and helped to […]
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City Announces Updates to PES Refinery Advisory Group
The City of Philadelphia today announced that the newly formed PES Refinery Ad...
Understanding Bankruptcy 8/15/2019
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQ. AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: How can ...
Juntos Is Hiring A Community Organizer
If you are watching the news in Philadelphia, then you know that immigrant famil...
Sen. Street Offers Legislation to Restrict Military-Grade Weapons
State Sen. Sharif Street (D-N. Phila.) joined Mayor Jim Kenney, U.S. Sen. Bob ...
Gov. Wolf Takes Action to Reduce Gun Violence
Today, Gov. Tom Wolf signed an executive order making unprecedented sweeping c...
Understanding Bankruptcy 8/8/2019
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQ. AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: Does it ...
Philadelphia Achieves Historically Low Rates in Bond Sale
The City of Philadelphia achieved historically low interest rates in a bond issu...
Understanding Bankruptcy, 7/25/2019
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQ. AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: What are...
Rebuild Launches Job-Training Pilot
Mayor Jim Kenney and City Council President Darrell Clarke today announced open ...
Evans: House Will Pass Protection for Acme Workers
Congressman Dwight Evans (D-Phila.) said the House of Representatives is poise...