Income Inequality
A look at Catherine Hershey Schools’ $350 million initiative to boost early childhood education
Senate Alexander spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg about the goal: six centers offering free, high-quality education to kids from low-income families.
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Listen 6:00Why your local library might be hiring a social worker
Libraries in some cities are investing in staff who can help patrons with complex issues like housing insecurity, finding mental health and more.
3 years ago
At Life Do Grow farm, North Philly residents plant the seeds of a sovereign future
The farmers at Life Do Grow, a green oasis run by Urban Creators, a nonprofit, provide food for hundreds of North Philly families. They need support.
3 years ago
Thousands of households set to lose protections as N.J. eviction moratorium ends Jan. 1
Thousands of New Jersey households will lose eviction protections that have been in place since the start of the pandemic.
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Philly’s housing politics shifted in 2021. Here’s what to watch for in 2022
From affordable housing mandates to new funding for construction in neighborhoods, Philadelphia passed measures that will influence development in the new year.
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N.J. minimum wage goes up again on Jan. 1 amid rising inflation
One economist said what was intended to be a boost for workers when Gov. Murphy signed the minimum wage law in 2019 has now become a “catch-up game.”
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N.J.’s moratorium on utility shutoffs has been extended. Here’s what you need to know
Older residents, as well as low- and moderate-income households have until mid-March to catch up on water, sewer, and municipal electric bills.
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‘It doesn’t feel legitimate’: William Penn SD takes the stand in Pa. school funding trial
A kindergarten teacher and athletic director testified Wednesday in a landmark trial over Pennsylvania’s system for funding public education.
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Pause on student loan payments is extended through May 1
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
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Photo essay: Over 400 remembered at Homeless Memorial Day in Philadelphia
“We have the resources to get rid of homelessness.” Advocates call for change in the wake of 400 lost.
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With Biden’s spending plan in peril, Philly families set to lose $1 billion in benefits
The political future of President Biden’s social spending plan remains in flux as Democrats’ razor thin majority in the Senate demands full consensus of its members.
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Delaware lawmakers push ‘Bill of Rights’ for individuals experiencing homelessness
Delaware to consider a bill to create an avenue for people experiencing homelessness to file grievances when their rights are infringed upon.
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Pennsylvania prepares to roll out ban on surprise medical billing
Pennsylvania officials are getting ready to roll out the changes when a federal law to ban surprise medical billing takes effect in January.
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Philly has a new community drugstore powered by radical hospitality and four wheels
Twice a week, the truck, painted in soothing pastel colors, travels through Philadelphia neighborhoods dispensing free toiletries — and a dose of kindness.
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Listen 1:48Philly’s eviction diversion program takes step to outlast the pandemic that inspired it
Philadelphia City Council is one step closer to enacting legislation that would make permanent the city’s emergency eviction diversion program.
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