Income Inequality
What SNAP recipients can expect as benefits shrink in March
More than 80% of SNAP beneficiaries are working families, people with disabilities, or elderly people, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Tackling period poverty in New Jersey’s most vulnerable communities
Advocates say the stigma around menstrual health is a barrier to equitable access to period products.
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Listen 1:33Multiple food pantries and distribution sites can be found throughout the Delaware Valley to aid families facing SNAP cutbacks. Here’s a breakdown by area.
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Eli Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap
President Joe Biden brought up that cost cap during his annual State of the Union address last month. He called for insulin costs for everyone to be capped at $35.
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Pandemic food assistance that held back hunger comes to an end
Millions of Americans will have less to spend on groceries as emergency food assistance that Congress enacted early in the pandemic has ended.
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A senior-specific PHA high-rise gives spectacular Philly views and a chance to age in place
Harrison Plaza Senior Towers includes special amenities for those living out their years in city-sponsored housing.
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Student loan forgiveness gets its day in court: What to know
The Supreme Court is meeting Tuesday to hear two cases challenging President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
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New Philly housing report shows downtown is heading in a ‘very positive’ direction
People are continuing to migrate to greater Center City. There’s also a fresh supply of multi-family units, stable rents, and a healthy pipeline of new housing projects.
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Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained
So far, Republican-appointed judges have kept the Democratic president's plan from going into effect.
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Shapiro admin can do more as rollbacks to food and health benefits loom in Pa., experts say
Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians could lose their health insurance and nearly two million could face more food insecurity in the coming months.
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A Bensalem veterinary nonprofit will soon offer affordable pet care in Philly
The Bridge Clinic, based in Bucks County, is set to open a Philadelphia office thanks to a $200,000 grant from PetSmart Charities.
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Listen 1:54Philly AIDS Thrift makes biggest donation since its founding in 2005
Since opening in 2005, the quirky thrift store near South Street has given away its proceeds to AIDS-related causes. This year was its biggest ever.
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The budget includes $10 million to reimburse providers caring for children from low-income families, and $12 million to make more families eligible for subsidized care.
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Listen 1:57‘We’re here to help’: Local diaper bank begins monthly distribution in Kensington
From diapers and wipes to period and adult incontinence products, the Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank is providing families with what they need.
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Listen 1:53New Jersey will nearly double minimum monthly SNAP benefits payment
Gov. Phil Murphy said a new program will tackle food insecurity by offsetting the rising cost of food and groceries since the beginning of the pandemic.
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