Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Department of Commerce have announced funding for four new organizations to develop innovative workforce solutions for local job seekers. more
The home ownership gap between Black and white Philadelphians persists despite an uptick in the number of Black renters who are able to afford a mortgage, according to real estate giant Zillow. more
Advocates say the use of a key federal housing metric is flawed, and they are pushing City Council to take action to make sure affordability initiatives are benefitting truly low-income residents. more
The House has overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan tax package that pairs a temporary expansion of the child tax credit with business tax breaks and credits to develop more low-income housing. more
Two of the leading organizations advocating for better pay and working conditions for our nation’s overworked, underpaid nonprofit workforce have announced that they were combining forces. more
Temple University will help make tuition free for eligible first-year, full-time students from families with low income living within Philadelphia County. more
He said PA is falling behind communities like New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and New York — all of which are already on track for or have enacted $15 minimum wage laws. more