
Income Inequality
Housing is now unaffordable for a record half of all U.S. renters, study finds
A new Harvard analysis finds people across income levels got squeezed by rent hikes during the pandemic.
1 year ago
The action comes ahead of anti-retaliation legislation expected to be introduced by prime sponsor Councilmember Kendra Brooks this term.
1 year ago
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 eviction contractors may need licenses to perform lockouts
These private security hires currently do not need any special training to work.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
The new space features expanded cold storage, a pantry, classrooms and a cafe.
2 years ago
Listen 1:03During an interview with WHYY News on MLK's legacy in education, Superintendent Watlington discusses what challenges the district currently faces.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
Listen 1:02Summer EBT program expands food assistance to students across the Delaware Valley
“The people we serve talk about having more month than money,” said Philabundance CEO, as USDA moves to make summer EBT program a permanent fixture.
2 years ago
Philadelphia is ‘America’s poorest big city.’ Here’s what that actually means
The prevalence of poverty in Philadelphia led to a phrase that may have reached its shelf life as a useful advocacy tool.
2 years ago
Listen 4:25WIC helps moms and kids eat. But finding what you need isn’t always easy
Some states are working to expand access after vendors left due to changes in the WIC program or pandemic-related store closures.
2 years ago
As New Jersey lawmakers kick off 2024, advocates are looking for some economic relief
New Jersey is often singled out for having the highest property taxes in the nation, as well as a high cost of living.
2 years ago
Listen 1:05Homelessness in the Philly region, by the numbers
Of people who experience homelessness in Philly, more than 17% are children under the age of 18, and over 8% are youth ages 18 to 24.
2 years ago