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Pew report describes housing affordability challenge in city

As Philadelphia has shifted from a shrinking city to a growing one with an increased demand for housing, concern mounts about the degree to which the city remains affordable - and for whom. more

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PA lawmakers announce plan to reform juvenile justice efforts

Almost one year after a statewide panel released a final report on Pennsylvania’s juvenile justice system, a bipartisan pair of lawmakers have announced plans to improve outcomes for youth. more

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HUD awards $36 million to City to renew supportive housing units

Philadelphia’s effort to support those without permanent places to live is getting a $36 million boost. The money comes in the form of a grant from the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. more

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Food stamp enrollment steadily increasing in Pennsylvania

Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly called food stamps or SNAP, has gone up and down during the pandemic. But it’s been steadily increasing in recent months in PA.more

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