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UW report seeks to level playing field for BIPOC businesses

The groundbreaking report assesses the state of Black, Indigenous and People of Color entrepreneurship in Philadelphia and addressing historical racial inequities among small businesses of color. more

Corporate Responsibility

Income

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Reports explores Americans' trust in nonprofit organizations

Independent Sector has released its second annual report of survey findings that explore the nuances of trust in nonprofit and philanthropic organizations among Americans. more

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Urban Institute credits rescue plan for major drop in poverty rate

Urban Institute, which earlier projected that the American Rescue Plan would reduce poverty to 8.7 percent, now projects a 2021 poverty rate of 7.7 percent. more

Basic Needs

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Census Bureau won't publish annual survey this year

The Census Bureau announced last week that it will not produce its annual American Community Survey this year because the pandemic skewed survey results. more

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People with HIV at highest risk of death if diagnosed with COVID

They found that people living with HIV had a 24% higher risk of infection and a 78% higher risk of death from COVID-19 than people without HIV antiretroviral therapy. more

Health

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U.S. issues warning about threat of COVID vaccine misinformation

Health misinformation, including disinformation, have threatened the U.S. response to COVID-19 and continue to prevent Americans from getting vaccinated. more

Health

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PA overdose deaths increased by 16 percent in 2020

Overdose deaths in Pennsylvania grew along with the national rate last year during the pandemic, according to new federal estimates from the CDC. more

Health

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National Urban League releases 'State of Black America' report

The report highlights how higher unemployment, lower household incomes and net worth and larger burden of housing insecurity left Black Americans uniquely vulnerable to COVID-19’s economic fallout. more

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PA issues new COVID guidelines for child care facilities

Pennsylvania has published new guidelines to provide certified child care facilities with the best practices for operating a facility during the COVID-19 pandemic. more

Education

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Report: Low wage workers still can't find affordable housing

The report says millions of low-wage renters were struggling to afford their homes before the pandemic and will remain in an economically precarious position without significant congressional action. more

Basic Needs

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