Income Inequality
Eli Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap
President Joe Biden brought up that cost cap during his annual State of the Union address last month. He called for insulin costs for everyone to be capped at $35.
3 years ago
Pandemic food assistance that held back hunger comes to an end
Millions of Americans will have less to spend on groceries as emergency food assistance that Congress enacted early in the pandemic has ended.
3 years ago
A senior-specific PHA high-rise gives spectacular Philly views and a chance to age in place
Harrison Plaza Senior Towers includes special amenities for those living out their years in city-sponsored housing.
3 years ago
Student loan forgiveness gets its day in court: What to know
The Supreme Court is meeting Tuesday to hear two cases challenging President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
3 years ago
New Philly housing report shows downtown is heading in a ‘very positive’ direction
People are continuing to migrate to greater Center City. There’s also a fresh supply of multi-family units, stable rents, and a healthy pipeline of new housing projects.
3 years ago
Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained
So far, Republican-appointed judges have kept the Democratic president's plan from going into effect.
3 years ago
Shapiro admin can do more as rollbacks to food and health benefits loom in Pa., experts say
Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians could lose their health insurance and nearly two million could face more food insecurity in the coming months.
3 years ago
A Bensalem veterinary nonprofit will soon offer affordable pet care in Philly
The Bridge Clinic, based in Bucks County, is set to open a Philadelphia office thanks to a $200,000 grant from PetSmart Charities.
3 years ago
Listen 1:54Philly AIDS Thrift makes biggest donation since its founding in 2005
Since opening in 2005, the quirky thrift store near South Street has given away its proceeds to AIDS-related causes. This year was its biggest ever.
3 years ago
The budget includes $10 million to reimburse providers caring for children from low-income families, and $12 million to make more families eligible for subsidized care.
3 years ago
Listen 1:57‘We’re here to help’: Local diaper bank begins monthly distribution in Kensington
From diapers and wipes to period and adult incontinence products, the Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank is providing families with what they need.
3 years ago
Listen 1:53New Jersey will nearly double minimum monthly SNAP benefits payment
Gov. Phil Murphy said a new program will tackle food insecurity by offsetting the rising cost of food and groceries since the beginning of the pandemic.
3 years ago
Win in court doesn’t assure more Pennsylvania school funding
Scholars who have studied school funding litigation in dozens of states say there may be many more steps to come.
3 years ago
HUD Secretary Fudge highlights plans to extend housing assistance for borrowers in Delaware visit
Mortgage forbearance and other tools to help fend off foreclosure are being extended beyond its initial COVID restriction to help all eligible FHA borrowers.
3 years ago
Federal data show evidence of home appraisal bias in Philadelphia
Appraisals are more likely to be below contract sale prices in primarily Black neighborhoods than in primarily white neighborhoods in the city.
3 years ago
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