Income Inequality

The program announced Monday could effectively make tens of millions of households eligible for free service.

The money from the city’s Division of Housing and Community Development will help first-time buyers with a down payment or closing costs.

Borrowers who need help next year will have to take out a new loan at a new interest rate.

Authorities charged that Christopher Lukacs repeatedly filed false paperwork to justify charging higher rents than he was permitted under federal rules.

The federal rental aid program expects to distribute the rest of its money this summer. Some cities have already run out, pushing eviction filings higher than before.

The Federal Reserve is expected to approve its largest interest rate hike in more than two decades this week. Additional rate increases are likely, as the Fed tries to regain

Researchers acknowledged Monday that an analysis used by Pa. officials to argue that the state’s funding system doesn’t shortchange low-income students was flawed.

Study cites housing affordability exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic.

"I don't know if the world really gives equal attention to black and white lives," said Tedros.

Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped by two-tenths of a point in March to 4.9%, another indication the state's jobs picture continues to strengthen.

With companies based in Gloucester County looking for workers, township officials are trying to improve transportation to connect people to work.

From rising rent to higher heating bills, surging inflation impacts everybody, but it poses a particular hardship for people with little extra money to spare.

The payments from the child tax credit were closing the gaps on child hunger and poverty across America.

Ahead of a drive-thru food distribution event in Mercer County, food bank organizers say they are still seeing high demand for services.

Comcast is increasing the internet speed available through its existing affordable program. Tying it to a new federal program can mean free internet for eligible households.