Overdose deaths decline in city for the first time in five years
Fewer Philadelphians are dying from drug overdoses, according to new city data, which shows a decline in fatalities for the first time in five years. more
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City accepting applications for property tax relief program
Another round of property tax reassessments means more anxiety for Philadelphia homeowners who have seen what they owe on their homes skyrocket in recent years. more
Horizons Youth Award recognizes youth leader in homeless issues
SELF Inc. is accepting nominations for the inaugural Horizons Youth Award, which honors a remarkable youth who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to addressing homelessness. more
'Veterans Village' in Frankford offers affordable housing for vets
The Veterans Village Bernard Spain Campus contains 47 units – from studios to three-bedrooms – reserved for those who served in the military. more
Turning Points event supports young people in foster care
What do we mean when we say 'Denim & Diamonds' is “a party with a purpose”? more
City to implement significant changes to nonprofit contracting process
Philadelphia City Council has approved a bill removing the nonprofit contract exemption available to certain municipal departments. more
'Right to Read Philly' campaign seeks to address literacy crisis
A new campaign, Right2ReadPhilly, seeks to address the city’s early literacy crisis using a novel approach. more
"City of homeowners" rapidly becoming less affordable: study
In 2021, the median mortgage payment was $944. Two years later, the total had risen by nearly a third, to $1,213. more
Freedom School Literacy Academy helps produce Black teachers
The shortage of qualified teachers is more acute in subjects such as special education, science and math. more
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