Income Inequality

The monthly cash has helped parents cover basics such as child care costs and plan for the future. Will the program be extended in D.C.?

The plaintiffs — six school districts, four parents, and two statewide organizations — argue state funding for schools is inadequate, inequitable, and illegal.

The Twitter showdown between Elon Musk and the head of the World Food Programme has made headlines around the world.

It's not the tsunami of evictions some feared, but eviction filings are rising sharply in many cities. Meanwhile, $47 billion from Congress to help is reaching more renters.

City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart released data showing significant differences in garbage pickup between various neighborhoods in Philadelphia. What does it mean?

Observers see a slow-moving storm set to destabilize a housing market that is already strained by unmet demand for decent, affordable options.

U.S. food banks dealing with increased demand from families sidelined by the pandemic now face a new challenge – surging food prices and supply chain issues.

Amid some success stories, a Keystone Crossroads investigation finds that a large percentage of those most in need in Philadelphia don’t seem to be getting the cash.

Philadelphia Councilmember Cindy Bass said money shouldn't stop residents from having a say in neighborhood development decisions.

Democrats say the tax on billionaire assets would help pay for President Biden's social spending bill.

Local government was eager to learn how discounted or free broadband access programs affected digital access across Philly. With updated stats, it can focus on what works.

A family in Houston and plumber in Maryland couldn't afford rent, which pushed them into crowded living quarters. During the pandemic, that predicament has upped viral spread.

While a long-feared wave of evictions hasn’t come to pass, a lack of coordination between programs and courts leaves some renters in a pinch.

The complex’s owner, Altman Management Company, recently told the government it would not renew a contract to provide affordable housing at the site.

The union UAW said it was unable to reach an agreement on a new contract with the company, which is known for its signature green and yellow farm equipment.