Philadelphia began its municipal identification program Thursday, allowing homeless people, those living in the country illegally and minors to obtain photo ID cards. | From: NBC10 (Read more.)
The policy change follows the lead of other city agencies that have moved toward a more rehabilitation-focused criminal justice system. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
With a city election coming up in May, now is the time to make your voice heard. If you had five minutes with Mayor Jim Kenney or a City Council member, what would you ask them about job growth, or stagnation, in Philadelphia? | From: NBC10 (Read more.)
Soda tax, wage tax, property taxes — tell us which should go on the official Broke in Philly survey. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Administrators say they are witnessing an unprecedented number of people withdrawing from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children since the Trump administration proposed changes in immigration rules last fall. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
People weary of being called residents of “the badlands” point to such nonprofits as Taller Puertorriqueño and ask outsiders, “Why not talk about that?” | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
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