January 17, 2024 Issue 533

Poverty is as synonymous with the city of Philadelphia as the Liberty Bell. more

Pennsylvania will need to spend at least $5.4 billion to close the gap between rich and poor school districts, according to a long-awaited report approved by a divided panel of policymakers. more

More than 6 million people in the U.S. get benefits from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women and Children, commonly known as WIC. But it's not always easy. more

Enrollment in food assistance in Pennsylvania has hit a new record high, with more than 2 million participants receiving benefits in October and November. more

Pennsylvania recorded a steep increase in the deaths of older adults following an abuse or neglect complaint the last few years, as COVID-19 ravaged the nation, complaints grew and agencies struggled.more

A generation is struggling to breathe under the weight of mental health challenges. more

This month marks a significant milestone in our nation’s history: On January 8, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared War on Poverty. more

The I AM PHL contest presented by PhillyGoes2College recognizes high schoolers passionate in music, visual art, spoken word, or investment. more

Philadelphia city leaders put a focus on safety in the city on the same day that the city’s homicide count hit another grim milestone. more

We have made considerable progress in waging Johnson’s “war on poverty.” However, there is more work to be done. more

TTN Philadelphia Giving Circle is the philanthropic arm of the Philadelphia Chapter of The Transition Network (TTN), and a Philadelphia Foundation Donor Advised Fund. more

A new study published in the journal “Neurology” found Black people in the United States experience strokes more frequently and at younger ages compared to White people.more

An expansion of Pennsylvania’s child care tax credit signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro after passing the Legislature will increase the amount families with children in child care can receive. more

Education advocates want the state to hike education spending by $2B, saying that is the minimum necessary to start fixing a funding system that a Commonwealth Court judge ruled unconstitutional.more

WHYY and Temple University have partnered on a new podcast on youth homelessness, YOUNG, UNHOUSED AND UNSEEN. more