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Housing Affordability: A pressing issue for community members

Apr. 29, 2026 8:00 am

Housing Affordability: A pressing issue for community members

A problem my community faces is housing. Not everyone has a safe and stable place to live, and many people struggle daily to find a home they can afford. I believe everyone should have a fair chance to own a home. Housing should not be treated as something only for people with high incomes. It […]
Energy equity in Philadelphia: As programs meet needs, problems persist

Nov. 5, 2025 8:00 am

Energy equity in Philadelphia: As programs meet needs, problems persist

image above | A panel of speakers discusses energy equity at the 2025 ECA conference   Helene McGregor is a 77-year-old Neighborhood Energy Center (NEC) worker at Center in the Park in Germantown. Her work consists of helping Philadelphians in the 19139, 19144, and 19150 zip codes obtain financial help with their energy bills.  She […]