Philadelphia's poverty rate dropped to 19.7 percent in 2024, now ranking its second to Houston among the poorest big cities ...
Philadelphia has shed its label as the "poorest big city in America." Why it matters: The city's decadeslong fight against poverty is showing promise, but challenges remain. State of play: ...
During Thursday’s meeting, City Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson (D-At Large) introduced legislation to close loopholes and strengthen enforcement against stores selling hemp-derived THC, ...
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