City's poverty rate drops, but it remains nation's poorest big city
Philadelphia is seeing its poverty rate dip to its lowest level in a decade, but it remains the poorest big city in the U.S.
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Temple to host citywide job fair on October 29th
Meet in-person with recruiters from many Philadelphia area employers actively hiring! more
Virtual training will help foster youth with college aid process
The virtual Philly Foster Care to College convening will be an opportunity for foster youth, resource parents and caregivers who want to learn how to navigate the financial aid process for college. more
Center for Families & Relationships seeks Staff Accountant
As a Staff Accountant, you will play a crucial role in the financial operations of the company, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with accounting regulations. more
IRS expands program to allow direct filing of taxes to agency
The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free.
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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
High school students exposed to careers in construction
Philadelphia high school students have been provided with exposure to construction careers, courtesy of the firm tasked with redeveloping the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery.
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8-year study on guaranteed income programs publishes findings
For eight years, researchers have been quietly putting together the largest, most comprehensive study on programs that give people a monthly stream of cash — no strings attached. 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
Effort to increase homeowners repair funds falls short in Harrisburg
A popular program that helps Pennsylvania homeowners with the cost of essential repairs did not receive more funding in this year’s state budget, despite overwhelming demand in many counties. more
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