How the coronavirus pandemic could impact the future of Philly’s food economy

Organizers say that residents can’t budget their way out of poverty and would benefit from a cash influx and an economic mobility counselor.

Tax relief on the first $100,000 of revenue for businesses in Philadelphia could either be eliminated or doubled in the next city budget.

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund was created to fill in the credit gap for low income entrepreneurs but without federal support the system could collapse.