Report highlights racial and ethnic barriers in health care
In a new report, the Urban Institute shares recommendations on producing and interpreting accurate estimates of racial and ethnic disparities in health care. more
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WHYY reviews efforts to combat violence in city schools
More than 60% of young Philadelphians worry about their friends or family becoming victims of shootings, according to a survey conducted by local teens. more
National study shows child care costs are untenable for families
The new study shows that childcare expenses are untenable for families throughout the country and highlights the urgent need for greater federal investments. more
City publishes dashboard on language access in city programs
The Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA) and the Office of Innovation & Technology have launched a Language Services Usage dashboard. more
Media coverage on violence dehumanizes victims: study
Episodic media coverage of gun violence can dehumanize victims and force them to relive their trauma while also undermining support for public health solutions, according to a new research study. more
Crowdsourced addiction resource guide available online
The easiest-to-find addiction resources are often the most overwhelmed, leading to long wait times or a reliance on 911, which can turn people away from recovery. Here's a new resource guide. more
Homicide is leading cause of death of children in US: study
Homicide is a leading cause of death for children in the United States, a new study says, and the overall rate has increased an average of 4.3% each year for nearly a decade. more
City makes progress on diversity of workforce: report
The report shows that new hires have become consistent with the demographics of the city for the first time since the report’s inception. more
City LGBT Affairs Office issues 2022 Year in Review report
As 2022 comes to a close, the Mayor's Office of LGBT Affairs is looking back at all the moments this past year has had to offer us. more
NJ students lost 7 years of progress during pandemic: report
New Jersey’s students lost about seven years of progress during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on long-awaited test results the state Department of Education presented to the state Board of Education. more
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