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Philadelphia's poverty rate drops to decade low
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.Why it matters: Poverty is a lifelong condition for some Philadelphians, leading to negative health, employment, and educational outcomes.The big picture: Addressing poverty could play a big role in the November election as negative perceptions about inflation fuel a sour mood about the economy.By the numbers: Poverty levels in Philly continued to trend downward by hitting 20.3% in 2023, per newly released Census Bureau data.That's down more than a percentage point from the previous year and from...
Newly elected Pennsylvania Reps Keith Harris and Andre Carroll take oaths of office
Two new state representatives took their oaths of office Monday as the state House returned to session after an extended summer recess. U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab administered the oath to Reps. Keith Harris and Andre Carroll, both Philadelphia Democrats. They were elected without opposition in special elections Sept. 17 to replace former Reps. […]
Free Delaware County Flu Vaccinations Offered Ahead of Flu Season
Dr. Gifty Akomea Key, Ali Fequiere and another Delaware County Health Department staffer were on hand at a free flu vaccine clinic Sept. 19 at SEPTA's 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby. The Delaware County Health Department is offering a free drive-thru flu vaccination clinic Tuesday, Oct. 1, 10...
The Week in Philly: Aramark workers on strike, new Phillies postgame mix, and exhumed bodies
How will PennDOT make Chinatown’s Vine Street more pedestrian- and bike-friendly? What did Mayor Cherelle Parker say about plans for 76 Place? And what’s going on at that property in Hollywood Hills? Find out with The Week in Philly.
‘A game changer’: AFAHO’s new health center will serve uninsured, underinsured residents in Delco
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The African Family Health Organization (AFAHO) opened its new health clinic in Darby, Delaware County, on Friday. The clinic will serve non- and under-insured residents,...
Prevention Point Philadelphia reports more interest in long-acting monthly injectable medication for opioid use disorder
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Prevention Point Philadelphia’s drop-in center on Kensington Avenue used to be a place where Kali Lamb went to rest, clean up or get a bite to eat while she was homeless and injecting drugs. But on a recent Tuesday morning, Lamb sat comfortably in a soft hoodie and sipped on a cup of coffee, a backpack at her feet. She checked the time to make sure she was on schedule for work in Center City.
Philly health centers get $1.2M to expand mental health and substance use treatment options
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A federal agency has awarded $1.2 million dollars to community health centers in Philadelphia to expand mental health care and substance use disorder treatment. The money will be...
Some Cedar Park residents don't like SEPTA's new route for the 64 bus through West Philadelphia
As part of a major bus route redesign approved in May, SEPTA proposed changes for the Route 64 bus, shifting it from 49th Street to 48th Street below Baltimore Avenue. At Thursday’s SEPTA board meeting, residents spoke against the move.
TBYN says no to Castor Ave. changes
With over 75 years of history, Take Back Your Neighborhood, a civic organization located in Castor Gardens, is protesting in opposition to any construction project that would change the current traffic pattern configuration on Castor Avenue between Roosevelt Blvd. and Cottman Ave. This opposition includes the reduction or modification of the current four (two southbound and northbound lanes) traffic lanes. Many have said in the past “let us not fix that which is not broken.”
OPINION: Pennsylvania Needs to Properly Fund Its Transportation System
Pennsylvania has more roads and bridges than New York, New Jersey, and all the New England states combined. We have roads that we must police, plow and pave. Yet currently, PennDOT is facing an annual budget shortfall of $9.4 billion. This doesn’t include all the local roads and bridges that are maintained by local governments, which need relief as well.
Committee of Seventy Launches Nonpartisan Interactive Voter Guide for Upcoming November Election
The Committee of Seventy, a leading nonpartisan advocate for better government and stronger democracy in PA, recently launched its Interactive Voter Guide for the upcoming November 5th election.
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