An ‘age-friendly’ makeover for the Philly park system
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging has started a citywide initiative to transform community parks to improve the quality of life for seniors. The Philadelphia’s Parks and Recreation Department announced that it will utilize an ‘age-friendly’ checklist to make necessary improvements.
Bucks County establishes a new health plan contract
According to most recent Bucks County health insurance plan contract, all non-union employees will be paying higher doctor and prescription medication co-pays.
The City of Philadelphia is working to improve the proposed business tax legislation
City Council and Mayor Michael Nutter are working together to create new legislation that will address the ongoing goals of improving Philadelphia’s economy.
Unwanted or expired prescription medications?
A Phoenixville pharmacy has started a new community program to dispose of expired or unwanted prescription drugs.
Local initiative stresses the importance of annual flu vaccines
The American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic is kicking off the 2010-2011 Faces of Influenza campaign in Philadelphia to stress the importance of annual flu vaccines.
Bucks County Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
On Saturday, be one of the thousands of runners and walkers who hit the nation’s pavements, pathways and parks this winter to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability.
Philadelphia’s Business tax proposal hearing has been scheduled
The City of Philadelphia will be having a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 2:00 PM, in Room 400of City Hall to discuss the business tax proposal.
Philadelphia’s business tax proposal is delayed
Last month, City Council held a public hearing on a proposed bill that would shift the business tax burden from the net income tax, to the gross receipt tax, which taxes sales. However, due to the complex nature of the proposal, City Council has decided that there will be no action for now.
Free nicotine patches to help you quit smoking
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is offering free nicotine patches to help city residents to quit smoking. By calling 1800-QUIT-NOW, Philadelphia residents can request a month supply.
Access to healthcare for the high-risk and uninsured
Over fifteen hundred Pennsylvanians have been enrolled in the PA Fair Care, a temporarily federally funded program.