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Month: September 2019

Housing

Why is poverty increasing in Northeast Philly? Aging population, immigration, gentrification

September 20, 2019

Northeast Philadelphia has long been recognized as a place apart, a middle-class American dreamscape. But the residents have seen poverty become a burgeoning feature over the last generation. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)

Civic and Community Engagement

#WURDShowontheGo: Poor People’s Campaign Hearings

September 16, 2019

Dr. Aaron Smith visits the New Covenant Church for the Poor People’s Campaign Hearings which aims to amplify the voices of people trying to break out of poverty. | From: WURD (Read more.)

Income and Wages

TransWork, Philadelphia airport team up for job fair aimed at increasing trans employment

September 12, 2019

TransWork hosted its inaugural job fair for trans, nonbinary and gender nonconforming people in the Philadelphia area in collaboration with Independence Business Alliance, Philadelphia’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce, William Way LGBT Community Center and the Philadelphia International Airport. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)

Housing

America’s poverty rate falls while household incomes remain the same

September 12, 2019

Poverty in America declined last year, continuing a trend that began in 2014. Between 2017 and 2018, however, the median household income remained basically unchanged, while the number of Americans without health insurance increased significantly. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)

Health

Reality Check 9.5.19 – Joshua Sbicca

September 11, 2019

As an educator and scholar-activist, Joshua Sbicca, an assistant sociology professor at the Colorado State University, has worked with grassroots initiatives to advance food system change throughout the United States. | From: WURD (Read more.)

Income and Wages

California bill could pave the way for labor rights for Uber drivers in Philly

September 11, 2019

The passing of the bill, which is expected to be signed into law, was an act that highlighted how prominent the labor struggles of gig workers has become. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)

Housing

Hunger declines, but some fear Trump proposals could reverse the trend

September 11, 2019

The decrease in food insecurity occurred during President Donald Trump’s time in office, yet anti-hunger advocates hasten to say that Trump may well undo gains against hunger with his administration’s efforts to cut food-stamp benefits. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)

Health

Reality Check 8.29.19 – EcoWURD Foodlab

September 10, 2019

Katie McCrea, the Outreach Associate for the Common Market’s Mid-Atlantic Team, talks about the organization’s mission to eliminate food insecurity in Philadelphia and other areas. | From: EcoWURD (Read more.)

Income and Wages

One Stop Job and Resource Hub Gives Work Opportunities to Philadelphians

September 9, 2019

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is holding its first job and resource hub, which will focus on victims of violence. Prosecutors and community partners will work together to hold these one-stop shops monthly. | From: NBC10 Telemundo (Read more.)

Health

Upcoming Philadelphia-based app connects LGBTQ folks with informed, affordable health care

September 5, 2019

QSPACES, which will be available for iOS and Android, will allow users to sift through providers by category or medical specialty, and leave ratings and reviews regarding doctors’ competency around LGBTQ health concerns, like hormone therapy, proper pronoun usage and fertility treatments. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)

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