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What Philadelphia can learn from New Orleans income pilot

Dozens of guaranteed income trials are being held around the country—some pilots are targeted to a specific group, while others provide unconditional cash to all residents of a particular area. more

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Income

Universal free school lunch proposed in New Jersey legislature

New Jersey could soon be on a path to phasing in universal free school lunch.more

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Education

NJ leaders agree to cut property taxes for seniors

Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative leaders have come to an agreement on a plan to cut property taxes for New Jersey seniors by up to 50%. more

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Income

Report calls on PA to offer LIHEAP benefits throughout the year

Community Legal Services and and Esperanza partnered to gather community input on cooling-related needs during the summer. more

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Reports

PA unemployment rate fell to historic low in May: report

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate hit a historic low in May, reaching 4 percent, according to the latest report released by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. more

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Reports

40,000 lose Medicaid coverage in PA with end of COVID rule

Since the end of a pandemic-era policy, roughly 20% of Pennsylvanians who had to renew their Medical Assistance coverage have lost it, according to data the state shares with the federal government. more

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Health

Reports

Advocates say PA foreclosure program is a 'nightmare' for clients

In Pennsylvania, 24,633 applied for a grant through the program, according to PHFA. 15,878 homeowners are still waiting for funding to resolve mortgage arrears and unpaid utilities. more

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Reports

Food insecurity increasing in wealthier areas of Montco: report

It’s called the “Myth of Lower Merion,” said Gigi Tevlin Moffat, director of Narberth Community Food Bank. more

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City sponsors over 300 summer meal sites for youth

Run in partnership with the Philadelphia Housing Authority, Nutritional Development Services, and other partners, the city will offer more than 300 child and youth meal sites this summer. more

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Low-income water assistance program re-opens in PA

PA has announced the re-opening of the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program to help residents of the commonwealth with low incomes maintain access to drinking and wastewater services. more

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