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Urban League releases annual 'State of Black America' report

The State of Black America Democracy In Peril: Confronting the Threat Within raises the alarm around the explosive growth of far-right and domestic extremism and the threat it poses. more

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New Casey Foundation report highlights youth homelessness

In March, Annie E. Casey Foundation released a report highlighting housing inequality, a disturbing yet pervasive issue impacting young people across America. more

Basic Needs

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Area unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% in February

The unemployment rate for Philly's metro area dropped to 3.8% in February, marking a significant fall over the past year. more

Income

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City housing market: "About as weak as it gets"

Spring is typically a hot time for the residential housing market in Philadelphia and around the country. But this year is far from typical. more

Basic Needs

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City schools are failing black girls: report

Black girls in Philadelphia public schools say they’re routinely subjected to racism from fellow students, teachers, and school administrators, and it colors every aspect of their school experience. more

Education

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National survey seeks to tell the tale of workforce shortages

Are nonprofit workforce shortages still a problem? more

Advocacy

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Elevate 215 report highlights concerns for CIty schools

Student safety, teacher quality, and curriculum and instructional practices are among the key areas Philadelphia families want the next mayor to focus on in education. more

Education

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Pew survey analysis: Safety is top of mind for Philadelphia voters

Philadelphians are anxious about their safety and quality of life in their neighborhoods and want elected officials to prioritize reducing the city’s crime rate in the coming years. more

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