Income Inequality
With $161 million to disburse, the county will host three town halls next week, in person and virtually, to offer more details on the process.
3 years ago
Murphy announces $10M for N.J. program to help homeowners facing foreclosure
The program allows N.J. to buy eligible homes that are up for foreclosure and help residents stay by working with them to afford their mortgages.
3 years ago
Asantewaa Nkrumah-Ture will ask a judge to grant an emergency injunction so she can safely prepare to move out of her Cobbs Creek apartment.
3 years ago
Philadelphia continues push of broadband expansion to bridge ‘digital divide’
A new Executive Order by Mayor Jim Kenney aims to close the digital divide which keeps poor families in Philadelphia from accessing the internet.
3 years ago
Why millions on Medicaid are at risk of losing coverage in the months ahead
During the pandemic, a federal mandate said states could not kick people off Medicaid. That will change if the public health emergency is lifted.
3 years ago
It’s not just home prices. Rents rise sharply across the U.S.
Renting a place to live is getting a lot more expensive, according to a survey that tracks rental listings across the biggest 50 U.S. cities.
3 years ago
Philly extends freeze on residential water shutoffs, offers virtual utility fairs
PWD and PECO will host virtual seminars through February and March to help customers get started with applications for assistance.
3 years ago
Poorer cities, growing suburbs get most out of Wolf’s schools plan
Under the governor's proposal, 20 districts — primarily cities with the lowest household incomes — would get more than half of the $1.55 billion.
3 years ago
With evictions on the rise, House Democrats team up to push new housing protections
Three Democrats are hoping to provide a legislative lifeline to tenants facing eviction. But the bill faces some steep hurdles in Congress.
3 years ago
As Philadelphia resumes residential water shut-offs, here’s how to avoid losing service
The Philadelphia Water Department offers online consultations to help customers who are behind on their bills avoid losing water after March 31.
3 years ago
Tiny homes, big dreams: How some activists are reimagining shelter for the homeless
With housing costs rising, tiny homes are spreading as a solution to homelessness in California, Indiana, Missouri, Oregon, and beyond.
3 years ago
The U.S. is considering a radical rethinking of the dollar for today’s digital world
The U.S. is gingerly considering whether to adopt a digital version of its currency, one better suited for today's increasingly cashless world.
3 years ago
‘Everyone should have heat’: Interfaith leaders allege PGW left vulnerable families in the cold
Advocates claim delays caused by the gas utility left some Philadelphians without heat. Philadelphia Gas Works calls the group’s claims “fabricated.”
3 years ago
‘This is momentous’: Philly to guarantee lawyers for some renters facing eviction
Under a new right-to-counsel program, hundreds of Philadelphia renters will soon be guaranteed free legal representation if their landlord files for eviction.
3 years ago
Philly to pilot a guaranteed income experiment, giving cash to some needy residents
As early as March, Philadelphia will start giving up to 60 people $500 a month, for at least 12 months.
3 years ago