Income Inequality
Report: West Philadelphia renters face a growing risk of displacement
More than half of all renters in West Philadelphia’s District 3 struggle to pay rent. Without policy change, many could be priced out, a new report suggests.
3 years ago
‘Pulling the floor out’: As pandemic unemployment expires, people downsize, go into debt
About 400,000 Pennsylvania residents are expected to lose Pandemic Unemployment Assistance when it sunsets the day after Christmas.
3 years ago
SEPTA wants to delay planned fare increases in hopes of luring riders back
The transit agency was set to increase fares at the start of the new year in January.
3 years ago
For hungry Americans across the country, food insecurity crisis deepens
Nine months into the pandemic, and lines outside food pantries are still a common sight around the country: families waiting in row after row of cars
3 years ago
As year-end looms, lawmakers still seek deal on more coronavirus aid
With lawmakers facing a mounting year-end to-do list, a deal on a new coronavirus relief package continues to be elusive for Congress.
3 years ago
City Council extends eviction diversion program
The amendment, from Councilmember Helen Gym, extends the requirement through March 31, 2021.
3 years ago
Unemployment claims jump just before critical aid programs are set to expire
Jobless claims rose sharply last week as critical relief programs, including expanded jobless benefits, are due to expire the day after Christmas.
3 years ago
Eagles give out $460k in social justice grants to Philly nonprofits
In the program’s third year, there were more applications than ever before.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy says scenario will improve if people take precautions
In sharing modeling used to follow the virus, the governor said a moderate-case scenario can be achieved by mask-wearing, distancing, 'using common sense.'
3 years ago
Democrats and some Republicans push to add stimulus checks to COVID-19 relief bill
Bipartisan negotiators are still trying to finalize a COVID deal with money for states, unemployed Americans, and vaccine distribution, but some want more direct payments.
3 years ago
A half-million Pennsylvanians set to lose CARES Act benefits by end of month
Without those funds, enrollees in both programs “[will] struggle to pay for basic human necessities, like food, housing and medication,” said Jenn Berrier.
3 years ago
Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for 1st time
As a year marked by coronavirus nears an end, millions of Americans are depending on food banks to stave off hunger.
3 years ago
Philabundance donations earn you free admission to ‘Polar Express’ screening at drive-in
Philadelphia Film Society is sponsoring a food drive benefiting Philabundance, along with a free screening of the 2004 animated film “Polar Express.”
3 years ago
‘Just scraping by’: Pa. families waiting on additional SNAP benefits as court fight continues
An October survey showed an increase in food insecurity in southwestern Pa. of more than 40 percent.
3 years ago
South Jersey food bank hopes Giving Tuesday will bolster their resources
The southern branch of the Community Food Bank of New Jersey hopes to receive enough donations to get beyond the holidays as COVID-19 cases surge.
3 years ago