Income Inequality

The legislature must reauthorize a law that shields people from winter utility shut-offs before the end of the year.

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

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

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.

“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.

The prevalence of poverty in Philadelphia led to a phrase that may have reached its shelf life as a useful advocacy tool.

Some states are working to expand access after vendors left due to changes in the WIC program or pandemic-related store closures.

New Jersey is often singled out for having the highest property taxes in the nation, as well as a high cost of living.

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.

Delaware officials are making efforts to address youth homelessness. But for many experiencing housing insecurity, the efforts fall short.

The mostly rural county in South Jersey has only one shelter, but officials and advocates are working together to address the issue.

The shelter is also exceeding its own expectations for finding people permanent housing.

In this episode, an unhoused young person in Pottstown, a Montco service provider, and housing advocates from across the suburbs explain the impact of youth homelessness.

In this episode, we talk to the founder of the Ark of Safety and a couple of young residents as they wade through old trauma in an attempt to create an accepting environment.

Sister Mary Scullion and a Project HOME resident discuss her community impact and what she learned over the last 50 years.