Philly vaccine map: Richer neighborhoods are getting more doses
As of early March, two-thirds of Philadelphia's supply had gone to city residents.
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New Philly committee will examine systemic racism and root causes of poverty, mayor vows
Members include youth, clergy and other community leaders.
Update: Philly schools remove ‘parking lot’ WiFi option after pushback
Superintendent Hite says it was never endorsed by the district.
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How much money will Philly residents get from the federal coronavirus aid package?
The stimulus program also includes increased unemployment benefits — even for gig workers.
How hungry Philly kids can get free lunch over winter break
Rec centers around the city are hosting the meals on three separate days.
A decade in, are casinos good or bad for Philadelphia?
SugarHouse is expanding and more gaming halls are coming. They give back cash, but may also enable gambling addiction.
Philly is asking neighborhoods how it can lift 100k people out of poverty
A new committee will look for three to five solid policies that lead to impactful change — fast.
A $43 million tax break for people in poverty? Philly is thinking about it.
Councilmember Allan Domb wants to create a wage tax refund for low-income Philadelphians.
Comcast expands low-cost internet, along with learning programs that actually work
The media giant gave out $1 million for digital literacy workshops in Philly last year.
What drives low voter turnout in Philly’s hard-hit neighborhoods?
Potential lesson for 2020: political sniping does not bring people to the polls.
Opinion: Hey Philly candidates: How are you going to address economic mobility?
Potential leaders are ignoring our questions about fixing poverty. That's not cool.
130 nonprofits still use SEPTA tokens as final deadline draws near
A year after ceasing public sales, the authority is preparing for a hard stop.
Why doesn’t Philadelphia have rent control like many other big cities?
We used to have it — and housing advocates are pushing for a return.
When the city shuts down its winter beds, there’s not enough housing to go around
300 homeless Philadelphians might be back on the street this month.
$36,000 in a week: How local news partnered to fight hunger and poverty in Philly
Philadelphia's food economy is booming, yet one in five people don't have enough to eat. Can the Full City Challenge help?