Freddie Mac’s BorrowSmart Access program offers down payment assistance for first-time Black and Latino home buyers in the Philadelphia metro area. | From: The
Inquirer (Read more.)
The proposal follows similar programs put in place by some of the region’s largest employers. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
It’s too early to know whether Philadelphia’s approach will be effective in combating the city’s deeply entrenched race disparities. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
According to a new report by Drexel Metro Finance, investors prey on homeowners in distressed communities. That could mean hundreds of millions of dollars lost citywide. | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)
“More than 25 organizations will fill McPherson Square Park this April, ready with summer job opportunities for teens.” From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
“The pharmacy chain will be the latest corporation to close a store on the neighborhood’s main corridors. In January, Dollar General closed its Kensington location three blocks east of Walgreens on Allegheny Avenue.” From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
“Atnre Alleyne and Tatiana Poladko Alleyne prepare Black, Latino, and low-income students for top colleges and community-centered leadership.” From: AL DIA (Read more.)
As Indego, the city’s bike share program, builds more and more stations across Philadelphia, Tonetta Graham is thrilled to see more bikes in her Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Community Development Financial Institutions promote financial inclusion and economic development in communities that suffer from neglect and disinvestment. They focus on social responsibility and inclusion. | From: Generocity Philly (Read more.)
To attract more teachers, the group in its policy papers says the district should increase starting salaries, reduce class sizes, and build affordable housing for teachers, among other actions. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
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