Income Inequality

The food giveaway is tied to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the breaking of fast each night and sharing food with those in need.

A $5 million donation to Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia will serve as a catalyst in the agency’s efforts to disrupt the cycle of poverty through affordable housing.

Several key Republicans are getting behind legislation sponsored by Philly Democrats to use surplus state funds for home repairs.

Payments on federal student loans have been paused for two years, and the Biden administration appears to be considering extending the pause beyond May.

They cook together every other Thursday, then set up a table in Norristown the following Saturday to distribute free meals and groceries.

The owner of an affordable rental project in University City wants to sell the property, and is going to court over a just-passed City Council bill to ban the sale.

The new Ginsburg Institute will focus on the root causes of asthma, obesity, diabetes, and behavioral disorders that disproportionately affect Black and Latino kids.

Al’s Heart Warming Center, which has 36 beds for men and women experiencing homelessness, was denied approval to continue operation.

Even as more people return to work, many are struggling with debts built up when they were unable to work or did not collect a regular paycheck.

Experts and advocates fear the decline in enrollment is a sign the pandemic has forced families with low incomes to prioritize home care over earning a paycheck.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine isn't only jeopardizing the lives of Ukraine's citizens. The war is also on track to cause a surge in severe malnutrition and even starvation.

The retail giant currently pays a $15-per-hour starting wage, but said it would raise it to as much as $24.

The money is expected to last two weeks and help hundreds of households.

There are reportedly fewer than 10 librarians across the entire district.

Efforts to end homelessness in Philadelphia got a half-million-dollar boost from a group founded by business and hospitality professionals.