Housing-insecure youth sought for 'Sound Off' with reporters
The virtual event will be held on Monday, May 16th at 5pm. more
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City reopens 'Philly First Home' support program
The City’s down payment assistance program, Philly First Home, has reopened, according to an announcement by the Division of Housing and Community Development. more
Black mothers with children in foster care sought for study
This research study is aimed at understanding how Black birth mothers experience child protective services. more
Children First discusses impact of COVID on juvenile detention
The event features a panel of speakers who will be discussing the efforts to reduce the number of youth who were in delinquent detention and placement at the onset of the COVID pandemic. more
Council hearing reviews correlation of guns and domestic violence
In 2021, Philadelphia reported 562 murders, 70 of whom were women some in domestic disputes. more
United Way & 211 launch 24-hour Violence Prevention Hotline in Philadelphia
Mayor Kenney, City Council, United Way and 211, have announced the launch of a 24-hour Violence Prevention Hotline in Philadelphia. more
Pew report describes housing affordability challenge in city
As Philadelphia has shifted from a shrinking city to a growing one with an increased demand for housing, concern mounts about the degree to which the city remains affordable - and for whom. more
PA lawmakers announce plan to reform juvenile justice efforts
Almost one year after a statewide panel released a final report on Pennsylvania’s juvenile justice system, a bipartisan pair of lawmakers have announced plans to improve outcomes for youth. more
HUD awards $36 million to City to renew supportive housing units
Philadelphia’s effort to support those without permanent places to live is getting a $36 million boost. The money comes in the form of a grant from the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. more
Food stamp enrollment steadily increasing in Pennsylvania
Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly called food stamps or SNAP, has gone up and down during the pandemic. But it’s been steadily increasing in recent months in PA.more
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