From Generocity: Only 71.6 percent of households in the city had broadband in 2017, compared to 83.5 percent nationally. On the bright side, smartphone users in Center City can now use five of an eventual 100 kiosks to access the internet. (Read more.)
From Philadelphia Media Network: New census data released last week confirms what many in the city have long suspected: Big swaths of Philadelphia are nearly off the grid, with minimal access to fast internet services in their homes. (Read more.)
From The Notebook: When an offense is relatively minor, the child goes into a diversion program, receiving extra supports. Recidivism is also much lower. (Read more.)
From Next City: Oklahoma’s done it longer; New York City does it bigger. What Philadelphia can learn in crafting a pre-K program to close the achievement gap for kids from economically disadvantaged communities. (Read more.)
From NBC Philadelphia: Propelled by cheers and thunderous applause, Philadelphia City Council passed a fair workweek bill Thursday that will guarantee predictable schedules for some 130,000 hourly workers in the service and hospitality industries. (Read more.)
Last night Broke in Philly won the 2018 Philadelphia News Award for Investigative Work of the Year. We would like to thank the Pen and Pencil Club, all our partners and everyone who voted for us. (Read more.)
From Philadelphia Media Network: In grim and startling detail, a new five-year federal survey of poverty in Philadelphia shows a city still not recovered from the Great Recession — with white poverty exploding, inequality becoming the norm, and an out-of-the-way neighborhood experiencing some of the worst ravages of privation. (Read more.)
From Philadelphia Media Network: It’s expected to affect 130,000 workers, according to Gym’s office, including unionized workers, unless their contract stipulates an exemption, and hotel workers — Philadelphia would be the only city to pass a “Fair Workweek” law that covers the hotel industry. (Read more.)
From Philadelphia Media Network: Ten years ago, the Rev. Adan Mairena decided to leave the Main Line majesty of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church to minister to people living in poverty in Kensington. (Read more.)
From Philadelphia Media Network: Black and Hispanic Americans are less likely to smoke cigarettes than white Americans. Yet once they’ve started, they’re more likely to stay hooked. National data show they successfully quit only about half as often as white smokers. (Read more.)
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