Latest reports – Broke in Philly

Broke in Philly: Five Years of Collaborative Journalism

June 1, 2023

Experience the impactful story of the collaborative effort of 29 newsrooms as they illuminate the pressing issues of poverty and economic mobility in Philadelphia.

Five ways to continue showing up for Black businesses

September 26, 2022

More cities are offering no-strings-attached cash to residents. Here’s what Philly can learn.

July 11, 2023

Philly will join the ranks of cities such as Durham, N.C., using guaranteed basic income as a tool to address systemic racism. (Read more.)

Tale of two cities: What Philadelphia can learn from New Orleans’ guaranteed income pilot

June 20, 2023

The New Orleans Guaranteed Income Program, which ended in January, focused on “opportunity youth” – young people disconnected from work and school. The median household income for participants was $15,700. | From: Metro Philadelphia (Read more.)

How to Take Care of Your Lungs After Breathing Wildfire Smoke

June 16, 2023

To support your lungs, heart, and overall wellness amid ongoing poor air quality, find local experts’ recommendations for better breathing and clearer sinuses below. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)

Banking On Moms

June 13, 2023

Philly Joy Bank will give $1,000 a month for 18 months to 250 mothers, starting in pregnancy and going through baby’s first year. (Read more.)

Penn Medicine offering free cancer screenings during the month of June

June 13, 2023

Penn Medicine is partnering with Siemens Healthineers to operate a 43-foot mobile mammography imaging unit at Fresh Grocer — a supermarket grocery store chain at 421 S. 69th Street in Upper Darby — from Monday, through June 15. (Read more.)