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40,000 lose Medicaid coverage in PA with end of COVID rule

Since the end of a pandemic-era policy, roughly 20% of Pennsylvanians who had to renew their Medical Assistance coverage have lost it, according to data the state shares with the federal government. more

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Health

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Advocates say PA foreclosure program is a 'nightmare' for clients

In Pennsylvania, 24,633 applied for a grant through the program, according to PHFA. 15,878 homeowners are still waiting for funding to resolve mortgage arrears and unpaid utilities. more

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Food insecurity increasing in wealthier areas of Montco: report

It’s called the “Myth of Lower Merion,” said Gigi Tevlin Moffat, director of Narberth Community Food Bank. more

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Maternal mortality rate doubled in US in 20-year period: study

A new study shows that the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, with Black mothers consistently bearing the highest burden. more

Health

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New dashboard tracks City's progress in achieving racial equity

Mayor Kenney announces Philadelphia’s Racial Equity Strategy Dashboard, a new tool that will help the City track progress in achieving racial equity. more

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US: SEPA outpaces nearby regions in job recovery stats

The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area added 90,600 non-farm jobs over the past 12 months through May for a total of 3 million jobs, according to recently released Bureau of Labor Statistics. more

Income

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Report on homelessness in US is released

The interactive report provides an overview of homelessness in 2022 across the United States and analyzes trends. more

Basic Needs

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Hepatis rates high throughout Philadelphia neighborhoods

Hepatitis infections are at high rates in Philadelphia, according to a new report that sheds light on incidence rates in different neighborhoods. more

Health

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Most teachers think arming them would make students unsafe

More than half the country’s teachers believe arming themselves would make students less safe, while 1 in 5 say they would be interested in carrying a gun to school, according to a new report. more

Education

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Few city students take advantage of District's tutor program

Less than 1% of Philadelphia students are using district tutoring programs, even as test scores remain stubbornly low and pandemic recovery remains an urgent issue. more

Education

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