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Income Inequality

A campus food pantry offers an assortment of food and household supplies.
Education

New Jersey’s county colleges launch statewide fundraising effort to address food insecurity among students

Through Spotfund, donors can donate to food pantries that serve students at the state’s 18 community colleges.

2 weeks ago

Josh Shapiro and Donald Trump photos side by side
Politics & Policy
WESA

Trump admin. threatens to withhold $460M in food-stamp funding if Pa. doesn’t share personal data

A long-simmering battle between Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the White House over the state’s food-stamp program is set to come to a head by the end of this week.

3 weeks ago

SNAP
Community

SNAP cuts could devastate Atlantic City, one of New Jersey’s largest food deserts

Atlantic City food pantries brace for SNAP cuts, as one of N.J.’s worst food deserts faces rising hunger and limited grocery options.

3 weeks ago

A mother posing for a photo with her two children
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A Philly cash assistance program is proving successful at keeping low-income renters housed. Will it continue?

A new study shows the PHLHousing+ program is reducing evictions and homelessness among participating families. It’s unclear if the pilot will become permanent.

1 month ago

volunteers packing food
Community

Trenton Plates, The World Takes fights food insecurity in the city and world

Local volunteers gather at the Cure Arena for the second annual meal packaging event.

1 month ago

George Bochetto speaks
Courts & Law

Lawsuit challenges SEPTA cuts over impact on minority and low-income riders

The lawsuit was filed by local attorney George Bochetto, who previously fought the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue in Marconi Plaza.

1 month ago

Listen 1:29
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner takes part in a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, March 11, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Philly District Attorney Krasner defends cashless bail as Trump’s executive order threatens states, cities that implement it

The two-term progressive district attorney said it was “no surprise” that the president was targeting the policy, given Trump’s ability to post bail during his felony trial.

1 month ago

Elizabeth Morales speaking at a podium
Community

‘Theft, plain and simple’: Delaware’s congressional delegation blasts billions in food assistance cuts passed by Republicans

Delawareans could soon start feeling the impact of federal budget cuts to SNAP and Medicaid programs.

3 months ago

Listen 1:01
The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

‘Every dollar counts’: Critics say plan to increase fees, taxes and tolls will disproportionately hurt poor Delawareans

Delaware lawmakers passed legislation increasing DMV fees, leading some to argue it will make it harder to afford a car.

4 months ago

Listen 1:05
Stefanie Seldin and Brandon Allcorn.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A Philadelphia project hopes to harness the legal system to put negligent landlords on notice

The pilot is designed to help low-income renters whose homes need noncosmetic repairs.

4 months ago

Listen 4:16
Philly Community Wireless volunteers install an outdoor wireless system
Community
Billy Penn

Philly’s ‘Power Up Tour’ focuses on digital equity, device access around city

The program is giving away 500 laptops to those in need. It’s just one initiative the city is using to promote digital equity.

5 months ago

Affordable home built in Georgetown Delaware
Community

Tiny homes in Georgetown, Delaware aim to redefine ‘affordability’

A 20-home project is just the beginning. The Little Living housing effort is expanding, with eyes set on Milford.

5 months ago

Listen 1:23
Checkout at grocery store
Community

‘Nothing they can do’: Scammers leave SNAP recipients without food assistance after Congress ends reimbursement

Thieves are able to steal public assistance funds on the state-issued cards because they lack security features credit and debit cards have.

5 months ago

Listen 3:47
City Hall is pictured from afar
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘We’re kind of rushing this’: Philadelphia City Council spars with Parker officials over mayor’s $2B housing plan

The mayor wants Council to adopt her Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative in tandem with the city’s next budget. Lawmakers will put their $.02 in before that happens.

5 months ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier poses for a photo
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly City Council weighs zoning tweak for ‘Turn the Key’ projects

The legislation is designed to make it easier for developers to build homes in certain sections of the city.

6 months ago

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