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Philadelphia district teachers feel "overwhelmed" - survey

Philadelphia teachers feel supported by their school leadership, their students, and their colleagues, but nevertheless feel overwhelmed by their workload and the demands made on them. more

Education

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Rents remains 'historically high' in Philadelphia: study

Monthly rents in Philadelphia are now on par with national averages, according to a new report from rental platform Zumper. more

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Study says trauma and stress widespread among Americans

Psychologists warn that a superficial characterization of life being “back to normal” is obscuring the post-traumatic effects on mental and physical health. more

Health

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Psychologists sound alarm: Clients' symptoms are worsening

For the third consecutive year, many psychologists across the country say they are seeing patients struggle with worsening symptoms, many of them needing longer treatment times. more

Health

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'Blueprint for a Safer Phladelphia' set to be released this week

The document, titled, “Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia,” grew out of a September meeting at St. Joseph’s University, championed by Jones, whose 4th District includes parts of West Philadelphia. more

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Survey says homelessness increased in city for second year in a row

Homelessness rose for a second year in a row in Philadelphia, according to the annual point-in-time survey. more

Basic Needs

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US issues report on coordinating services for children, families

Across sectors, there are many effective services that promote healthy development in early childhood and support families’ well-being. more

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City homicide rate drops in first eight months of 2023

Homicides in Philadelphia are falling this year amid declines in overall violent crime, according to police department data. more

Health

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New research on what motivates people to donate and volunteer

The Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland has released a new report, Understanding Generosity: A Look at What Influences Volunteering and Giving in the United States. more

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Volunteer

Economy League report analyzes how people get to work

The report illustrates significant differences in Philadelphians’ reliance on public transit across racial and ethnic groups and across geographies. more

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