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Income Inequality

A Lyft logo is installed on a Lyft driver's car next to an Uber sticker
Money

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

Food pantry
Education

2 Montco colleges want to help students facing food and housing insecurity. Will other suburban colleges join in?

Gwynedd Mercy University, Montgomery County Community College and several community partners teamed up and launched the College Student Basic Needs Program.

1 year ago

A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
Education

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.

1 year ago

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4 council members at a press conference
Politics & Policy

Kensington 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

The Oak Lane Court apartment building
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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

Dr. Monica Taylor speaking at a podium
Community

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.

1 year ago

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Councilmember Mark Squilla signs a pledge to support workers as members of the Domestic Workers Alliance look on.
Politics & Policy

Philly workers ask City Council to pledge support for labor protections on the first day of the new term

The action comes ahead of anti-retaliation legislation expected to be introduced by prime sponsor Councilmember Kendra Brooks this term.

1 year ago

Philadelphia City Hall during the daytime in summer.
Politics & Policy

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.

1 year ago

Philly skyline
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philly eviction contractors may need licenses to perform lockouts

These private security hires currently do not need any special training to work.

1 year ago

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Rachel Stucker
Community

Delaware 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.

1 year ago

Mikaya
Community

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.

1 year ago

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A transformer station.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Utility 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.

1 year ago

People sit at tables in a cafe, drinking coffee
Community

From a modest warehouse to a 70,000 square-foot building, Food Bank of Delaware unveils new Milford facility

The new space features expanded cold storage, a pantry, classrooms and a cafe.

1 year ago

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A close-up photo of Tony B. Watlington Sr. speaking.
Education

From teacher shortages to funding, Philly superintendent discusses district’s current challenges in one-on-one interview with WHYY News

During an interview with WHYY News on MLK's legacy in education, Superintendent Watlington discusses what challenges the district currently faces.

1 year ago

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Joe Biden and Cherelle Parker working at the food bank together
Politics & Policy

Biden 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.

1 year ago

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