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Poll: Most Americans know little about nonprofits, doubt efficacy

A new poll shows many warning signs for nonprofits, given how little Americans know about charities and their pessimism about the ability of charities to make a positive difference in the world. more

Advocacy

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SDP worst among largest school districts in identifying homeless students

A study from Research for Action, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit, found that the city has the lowest homeless student identification rate of the nation’s 20 largest school districts. more

Basic Needs

Education

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Cost of living still 'stressing out' American workers: BOA study

The cost of living continues to stress out American workers, even as inflation eases from four-decade highs. more

Income

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Report: 'Brain drain' of city colllege graduates a thing of the past

Philadelphia is leading nationally in college graduate retention growth rates, according to a new report that shows the city’s “brain drain” dilemma is now firmly in the past. more

Education

Income

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Gun violence summit considers solutions to epidemic of shootings

Community activists, law enforcement officials, and policymakers gathered on September 30th at St. Joseph’s University to discuss solutions to the city’s gun violence problem. more

Advocacy

Health

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CIty launches Racial Equity Strategy Dashboard

“We made a promise that racial equity would be at the center of everything this administration does as a government, " said Mayor Kenney. more

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Rate of Black teen suicides by firearm surpasses that of white peers

For the first time ever, Black teens are using firearms to die by suicide at rates greater than white peers. more

Health

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Survey shows many adults impacted by opiod use

A quarter of adults say they or a member of their family has been addicted to prescription painkillers or illegal opioids, and nearly 1 in 10 adults has had a family member die of a drug overdose. more

Health

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Report: Is summer school a effective learning loss recovery strategy?

Has summer school worked as a learning loss recovery strategy? more

Education

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Listening Sessions garner input for PA 'Master Plan' for seniors

The goal is a 10-year, state-led and stakeholder-driven strategic plan designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians. more

Health

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