What should we ask political candidates about Philly’s poverty problem — and their solutions?
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Here’s everything Philly loses if the government shutdown keeps going
Local orgs are scrambling to help with food, housing, safety and cash.
Tell us: What would life look like without worries about money?
As the city honors “economic mobility month,” Broke in Philly wants to hear from you.
Full City spotlight: This L.A. org helps thousands trade gang life for restaurant jobs
Homeboy Industries trains people to work in the food service industry.
Full City spotlight: This Brewerytown coffee shop helps former foster kids succeed
The Monkey & The Elephant keeps young adults off the streets and helps set them up for productive careers.
How life expectancy changes with neighborhood
If you grow up in Spring Garden, you can expect to live till age 87. In Mantua, only till 66.
Broke during the holidays? Buying gifts on credit can be a costly solution
A present is much more expensive if you have to pay interest.
Full City spotlight: This $20 million Seattle nonprofit helps vulnerable people find work in food
It's like a cross between Philabundance Community Kitchen and EAT Cafe, plus more.
How can Philly use the food boom to address pervasive hunger and poverty?
Have an idea? Apply to the Full City Challenge — you could win $5,000 to test it out.