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Philadelphia's proposed Safehouse Supervised Injection Site is deemed lawful in it's fight with the judicial system.
This is a big deal for Philadelphia and the opioid epidemic.
Governor Tom Wolf continues to guide Pennsylvania forward in shifting our practices to help fight climate change.
Philadelphia is working to ban the use od an oil considered to be "dirty feul."
What could a potential tax break due for families living in poverty?
The answer: quite a lot. Health is a human right; additional government support to increase individuals' finances to afford food, health care costs, and general necessities is crucial.
Just yesterday, city council here in Philadelphia approved a bill to require lead tests by landlords - a huge step for public health locally.
Widespread disparities continue to be seen in those affected by our old, lead-positive infrastructure. This is progress!
Poverty rates are increasing in Northeast Philadelphia, encompassing seven of the eight neighborhoods with the highest growth since 1990.
What are the causes, and what is going on to support this community?
- Pennsylvania recently unveiled an ambitious plan to cut our greenhouse emissions by 2025 and 2050.
- Jim Kenney, the mayor of Philadelphia, co-authors an op-ed regarding housing affordability for the homeless population and the need for federal support.
- A recent suicide locally in Philadelphia brought critical attention to suicide prevention and the need for additional mental health support.
- The effects of climate change are felt unequally around the world, and even in big US cities like Philadelphia.