
Income Inequality
Vacant Community Hospital in Chester to become site of new affordable housing complex
The 94-unit Silvercare Senior Housing development is scheduled to open March 2026. Chester officials hope it will provide a boost to the city.
11 months ago
A disagreement about measuring student poverty is delaying the Pa. budget
That’s a key issue for public school advocates, who see this year’s budget as critical to eliminating the funding gap between rich and poor districts.
11 months ago
Gemayel Keyes testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in Washington, D.C.
11 months ago
‘Each other’s safety net’: People’s Kitchen serves up hot meals, community care in South Philly
The mutual aid organization, born at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, has stayed true to its roots of reducing food waste and serving nutritious meals to those in need.
11 months ago
Free medical, dental and vision care: A pop-up clinic is coming to Philly, and it needs volunteers
Remote Area Medical’s free clinic in Philadelphia is scheduled for Aug. 24 and 25. Health services are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
11 months ago
Listen 1:14After 5-year battle, new Pa. probation reforms pushed by Meek Mill go into effect
Pennsylvania has one of the most restrictive probation systems in the country. A new law seeks to change that.
11 months ago
Listen 1:04U.S. home prices have far outpaced paychecks. See what it looks like where you live
In nearly half of metro areas, buyers must make more than $100,000 to afford a median-priced home, a Harvard University report finds.
12 months ago
Warehouses remain largely unregulated in the state and can be built with little to no environmental review or public scrutiny.
12 months ago
Listen 1:14Free air conditioners available again in Pa. through utility assistance program
The A/C units and repairs are available only to people who received LIHEAP or weatherization assistance in the past year.
12 months ago
Listen 1:09Parker’s budget proposal includes funding to replace units lost at UC Townhomes site
The mayor’s initial spending plan did not include city funding for the new 70-unit development in West Philadelphia.
12 months ago
Listen 1:06As City Council negotiates a budget with Mayor Parker, some council members and advocates seek more funding that directly impacts working-class Black and brown Philadelphians.
1 year ago
‘A huge deterrent effect’: Philly City Council seeks to strengthen anti-discrimination law
The Fair Practices Ordinance prohibits landlords from rejecting potential tenants based on how they would pay rent.
1 year ago
The United Way of Bucks County launched LIFT to help residents who are employed yet financially vulnerable.
1 year ago
Listen 1:38A crackdown on Kensington’s open-air drug market is coming, but will it work?
Mayor Parker’s plan to revive the neighborhood follows decades of failed efforts.
1 year ago
‘Tax the rich’: Philly community college faculty call for better funding
Teachers say the city needs to better support Community College of Philadelphia students, many of whom are facing multiple economic challenges.
1 year ago