Income Inequality
Delaware social service providers prepare for reduction in pandemic-era extra help
Many of the benefits and services made available as a result of the pandemic will be phased out once the Public Health Emergency is lifted.
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Philadelphia landlord settles a pair of housing discrimination lawsuits
The agreement comes roughly a month after Pro-Managed LLC was sued in federal court.
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Gov. Murphy signs law to speed up building inspection times, boost affordable housing projects
The new law requires building inspections to be conducted within three days after requested.
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Delco is creating a land bank to fight blight. Can it avoid the problems plaguing others?
Delaware County wants to transform vacant, tax-delinquent properties into new opportunities for affordable housing, commercial development, and green space.
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A bill to fight expensive prison phone call costs heads to Biden’s desk
Congress recently passed legislation that will give federal regulators greater authority to limit the costs of prison phone calls.
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‘Up significantly from last year’: Delaware County sees rise in food insecurity
There is also an increased demand for mental health services. Neighboring counties — including Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia — are also seeing more food insecurity.
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More than ever: Camden’s Salvation Army toy shop sees record number families seeking help
About 1,700 families signed up for the toy shop at Camden’s Kroc Center, but more help is needed to serve the more than 400 families on the waitlist.
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Philly’s heralded eviction diversion program is considered a win-win — for most
The program is guided by one goal: To settle disagreements between landlords and tenants outside of court and without an eviction filing.
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Wilmington City Council has named a task force to consider reparations
The group will make recommendations on compensation for institutional discrimination against African Americans by mid-2023.
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Philly landlord faces discrimination lawsuit over treatment of residents with housing vouchers
The complaint alleges that ProManaged Inc. violated federal housing laws by openly barring voucher holders from renting in majority-white neighborhoods.
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Delaware homeless shelter gets $1.25 million boost from Bezos fund
Family Promise of Northern New Castle County will be able to help up to 50 more families with the grant.
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With student loan relief tied up in court, Biden extends repayment pause into 2023
The Biden administration is extending its student loan repayment pause — which was set to expire at the end of the year — into 2023.
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The open enrollment period for health insurance coverage in 2023 through the Affordable Care Act begins Nov. 1 and ends in January.
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Wardrobe event looks to ease shopping experience for Philly’s LGBTQ+ community
Local nonprofits and activists met Monday at The Wardrobe in Old City for an event meant to address clothing insecurities in Philly’s LGBTQ community.
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You can now apply for Biden’s student loan relief plan. Here’s how
The administration published a beta version of the application last week. Since its launch on Friday, more than 8 million borrowers have already applied for debt relief.
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