Income

City reopens 'Philly First Home' support program

The City’s down payment assistance program, Philly First Home, has reopened, according to an announcement by the Division of Housing and Community Development. more

PHA to offer new incentives to landlords to accept vouchers

It is hoped the new incentives will convince landlords to accept Philadelphia Housing Authority rental vouchers. more

Economy League: Income inequality worsens in city

With recent discussions of wealth inequality in Philadelphia, as well as a possible wealth tax, it seems timely to measure the city’s levels of income inequality. more

Women's Way highlights retirement as a gender justice issue

Economic justice for women includes the ability to save for retirement. Yet, many women today are finding it difficult to do so, forcing them to retire later in life with minimal savings. more

Pew, Fed sponsor talk on decline in Black homeownership

Homeownership has long been viewed as a pathway to building long-term wealth, yet in Philadelphia, Black homeownership is declining. more

UAC announces launch of summer youth employment program

The Urban Affairs Coalition is pleased to announce the launch of our 2022 Summer Youth Employment WorkReady program. more

IRS encourages non-filers to submit tax returns this year

The IRS strongly encourages individuals who are not required to file a tax return to file one this season to claim potentially thousands of dollars in tax credits. more

Families struggle with loss of COVID child tax credit benefit

Congress had increased the maximum credit to $3,600 for children under age 6 and $3,000 for those ages 6 through 17, but was unable to come to an agreement on the program's extension. more

City announces pilot for 'universal basic income' program

Philadelphia is set to soon join other U.S. cities in attempting an experimental economic mobility pilot that will give recipients cash payments, no strings attached. more

3rd Annual Black Generational Wealth Series announced

In honor of Black History Month, The Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement is excited to host our 3rd Annual Black Generational Wealth series online. more

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