Income Inequality

Bache-Martin Elementary is located in a well-off neighborhood, but the district considers 90% of its enrollment economically disadvantaged.

Plaintiffs say Pennsylvania’s school funding model is inadequate and inequitable, and that the state discriminates against students in poor districts.

The program helped more than 38,000 households affected by COVID-19 remain in their homes. It is shutting down because funding is running out.

Senate Alexander spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg about the goal: six centers offering free, high-quality education to kids from low-income families.

Libraries in some cities are investing in staff who can help patrons with complex issues like housing insecurity, finding mental health and more.

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.

Thousands of New Jersey households will lose eviction protections that have been in place since the start of the pandemic.

From affordable housing mandates to new funding for construction in neighborhoods, Philadelphia passed measures that will influence development in the new year.

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.”

Older residents, as well as low- and moderate-income households have until mid-March to catch up on water, sewer, and municipal electric bills.

A kindergarten teacher and athletic director testified Wednesday in a landmark trial over Pennsylvania’s system for funding public education.

President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.

“We have the resources to get rid of homelessness.” Advocates call for change in the wake of 400 lost.

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.

Delaware to consider a bill to create an avenue for people experiencing homelessness to file grievances when their rights are infringed upon.