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Economy

Social Issues: “There Is An Affordable Housing Crisis That Confronts The City In Some Real Ways.”

September 11, 2017 Jared Phillips

Kelvin Jeremiah, the president and CEO of the Philadelphia Housing Authority, has brought unique ideas from previous stops in Springfield, Massachusetts and New York City to help develop better living conditions for some of Philadelphia’s

Housing

Kensington: First Time Home Buyer Workshop Proves Valuable Resource For Locals

September 11, 2017 Jared Phillips

For many, owning a first home is a big part of the American Dream. In Philadelphia, that dream is less of a reality than other cities in the country. According to public data sources gathered

Crime

How To: Overturn A Wrongful Conviction If Innocent

September 8, 2017 Bob Stewart

Innocent people get convicted for crimes they did not commit, but how often it happens is impossible to determine. The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office recently added to its Conviction Review Unit (CRU) in an effort

Government

Social Issues: Office Of Homeless Services Strives To Transition People Off The Street

September 8, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg

Native Philadelphian Liz Hersh is the director of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services. Prior to working for the city, Hersh ran the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania for 14 years. Her experience has given her

Crime

Kensington: “It’s Not Just A Gurney Street Thing.”

September 7, 2017 Brianna Spause

Prevention Point Philadelphia has opened a year-round respite at its center in Kensington as a direct response to the City of Philadelphia’s decision to close down and clean up encampments along the Gurney Street Corridor.

Education

Hunting Park: Casa Del Carmen Administrator Keeps Local Residents Connected And Informed

September 7, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg

For the past two years, Christopher Gale has been serving as the administrator of Casa del Carmen, a branch of Catholic Social Services (CSS) which was founded to serve the Latino community in North Philadelphia.

Housing

Social Issues: “We’re Still There To Lift You Back Up And Figure Out What The Next Plan Is.”

September 6, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg

Renee Hudson-Small has been the assistant director of Housing and Homeless Services, a division of Catholic Social Services (CSS), for just two years but she has worked in CSS for more than 25. Prior to

Environment

How To: Qualify To Receive Financial Assistance For A Water Bill

September 6, 2017 Bob Stewart

When Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez saw her constituent’s water bills, she knew she needed to act. Despite a new assistance plan in place, there were still people who owed thousands of dollars in late and

Economy

Social Issues: Pew’s Larry Eichel Speaks About Population Shifts In The City And Neighborhoods

September 5, 2017 Jared Phillips

Larry Eichel has been the head of the Philadelphia Research Initiative at the Pew Charitable Trust for nine years. The nonprofit seeks to inform the conversation and highlight key issues to provide context for changes

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Social Issues: “They’re Really Adept At Helping The Kids Understand How Today Impacts Tomorrow.”

September 5, 2017 Jared Phillips

Ted Qualli is the executive director of the Philadelphia Police Athletic League, which provides youth in high-crime and low-income Philadelphia neighborhoods a safe place to go when not in school, as an alternative to the

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