Black business still behind despite years of affirmative action
Advocates say because economic disparity still exists despite affirmative action requirements. more
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Penn, Temple Law report calls for end to child abuse registry
A new report jointly released by Penn Carey Law and Temple Law finds that the ChildLine Registry disproportionately harms Black Pennsylvanians. more
Over 184k Pennsylvanians have lost Medicaid coverage since COVID
Since the end of a COVID-era federal policy, more than 184,000 Pennsylvanians have lost their Medicaid coverage, according to state statistics. more
PA sees four-fold increase in child labor law violations
Accusations of child labor law violations increased nearly four-fold in Pennsylvania but the commonwealth’s labor secretary isn’t certain what factors caused the rapid rise. more
Philly's Biggest Baby Shower set at Archdiocese headquarters
Philly's Biggest Baby Shower event will be held on Saturday, Sept 9, 2023, at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at 222 N.17th Street, Philadelphia. more
Zillow report says rent growth in metro area is slowing
As part of a nationwide trend, rent growth in the metropolitan area continues to slow to pre-pandemic levels, according to new research from real estate company Zillow. more
New NJ agency seeks to reduce number of deaths in childbirth
New Jersey is about to create a new state agency with a primary focus on reducing the number of deaths during and directly after childbirth. more
As SNAP recipients increase, advocates call for new minimum wage
Nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians have qualified for SNAP food assistance. more
New 'justice advocates' arrive for children, returning citizens
Children caught in the court system and people reentering society after incarceration in Philadelphia will soon have additional help getting the resources they need. more
Director sought for Jane Addams Place at LSH
Lutheran Settlement House (LSH) is hiring for Director of Jane Addams Place, our family shelter located in North Philly. more
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