
Income Inequality
Philly City Council weighs zoning tweak for ‘Turn the Key’ projects
The legislation is designed to make it easier for developers to build homes in certain sections of the city.
2 weeks ago
Some Philadelphia residents could lose water access as annual shutoff moratorium comes to a close
About 4,500 Philadelphia residents could lose access to their water, according to city officials — an 80% drop in potential water shutoffs compared to pre-pandemic times.
3 weeks ago
Montgomery County releases Community Health Assessment report
The results and ongoing conversations will inform county officials’ work on a Community Health Improvement Plan.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:48A new study highlights growing concerns as students face rising costs, limited on-campus options and increasing financial strain.
2 months ago
Listen 1:45‘A slap in the face’: Philly metro named among the country’s ‘least affordable’ for renters
The city is still more affordable than other big cities. But it’s become increasingly more expensive for the average resident.
2 months ago
Listen 1:02Americans are furious over health care. Is this an Occupy Wall Street moment?
The public outrage unleashed by the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO echoes the anti-banking fury after the financial crisis.
4 months ago
Delaware County Council greenlights 23% property tax hike
The average household will see an annual increase of $185 on their tax bill.
4 months ago
Listen 1:13Food banks in New Jersey need support. Here’s how you can help
As food prices have outpaced inflation, more people are turning to food banks in New Jersey. Some locations are experiencing greater demand than at the height of the pandemic.
4 months ago
Listen 1:08Historical Society of Pennsylvania shows how Philadelphia took care of its own
An exhibition of the long history of charity and philanthropy in Philadelphia shows its cracks and possibilities.
5 months ago
N.J.’s plan is moving forward to expand free school meals for all children, not just for those from low-income families.
5 months ago
Listen 1:14Why high prices toppled Democrats — and other governments around the world
Voters really don't like inflation. In fact, whenever there's a sustained jump in the cost of living, the party in power often pays a price.
5 months ago
A collision of market forces and higher subsidies is creating new opportunities for residents with very low incomes.
5 months ago
Listen 4:45Penn Medicine and student group take over free West Philly community health clinic
Care providers recently wrote about the clinic as a model for how academic health systems can partner with community health organizations.
5 months ago
Listen 1:31Change will simplify applications for utility assistance in Pennsylvania
Utility customers applying for LIHEAP can now check a box that will allow their information to be shared with participating gas and electric utilities.
6 months ago
More than $4.5 billion in new student debt relief will help thousands of teachers, firefighters, nurses and other public service workers.
6 months ago
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