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.
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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.
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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?
What should we ask political candidates about Philly’s poverty problem — and their solutions?
Send us your questions for people running for mayor and City Council.
Here’s everything Philly loses if the government shutdown keeps going
Local orgs are scrambling to help with food, housing, safety and cash.