
Income Inequality
Thousands of U.S. Uber and Lyft drivers plan Valentine’s Day strikes
"When one worker rises up," said a spokesperson for Justice for App Workers, "it brings courage to another workers."
1 year ago
Gwynedd Mercy University, Montgomery County Community College and several community partners teamed up and launched the College Student Basic Needs Program.
1 year ago
Temple to help make tuition free for Philly students from families with low income
Admitted first-year, full-time Temple students residing in Philadelphia with a family-adjusted gross income at or below $65,000 are eligible.
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Listen 1:14Kensington Caucus formed in Philadelphia City Council
The group of council members vows to help address issues like homelessness and drug abuse in the Kensington and Harrowgate areas.
1 year ago
West Oak Lane tenants protest building management over maintenance issues
Residents say SBG Management Services has ignored their requests to fix up Oak Lane Court Apartments. The company says they’re lying.
1 year ago
20 Delco renters face eviction each day. How can officials change that?
After a year of discussion and planning, the Delaware County Housing Coalition presented a series of recommendations for the county to undertake.
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Listen 1:06The action comes ahead of anti-retaliation legislation expected to be introduced by prime sponsor Councilmember Kendra Brooks this term.
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Poverty, inequality top of mind as Philly City Council returns to session
Philly Council returns with most members having served one term or less, a new leadership structure and many new ideas.
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Philly eviction contractors may need licenses to perform lockouts
These private security hires currently do not need any special training to work.
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Listen 1:12Delaware groups work to connect the dots between substance use and homelessness
Today, the fourth community response addressed the health outcomes of substance abuse, highlighting housing as a common concern.
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Foster care experience, childhood abuse and trauma can affect housing stability, experts say
Nearly 60% of youth identified as “homeless” have experienced foster care, abuse or domestic violence, experts say.
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Listen 2:37Utility shut-off protections in Pa. would be expanded to summer months under bill
The legislature must reauthorize a law that shields people from winter utility shut-offs before the end of the year.
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The new space features expanded cold storage, a pantry, classrooms and a cafe.
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Listen 1:03During an interview with WHYY News on MLK's legacy in education, Superintendent Watlington discusses what challenges the district currently faces.
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Listen 1:39Biden returns to Philly food bank for MLK Jr. Day volunteering
President Biden helped workers at Philabundance pack food for those in need. It’s the third time he’s volunteered at the Philly food bank.
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