According to Sister Mary Scullion of Project HOME, Philadelphia has made substantial progress on homelessness in the past number of years. The city's street counts are the lowest of the nation’s 10 largest cities.

Guest columnists Eric Hartman and Stephanie Keene trace the 100-year history of exclusion and racism in Philadelphia, which they say explains today's poverty and life expectancy gaps. Part II of a two-part story.

The CEO of Pathways to Housing PA says having a mattress or table can help a family move out of shelter and transitional housing more quickly.

"We have to do a better job of making legal assistance accessible to those who need it," says Jessica Hilburn-Holmes of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation.

Guest columnists Eric Hartman and Stephanie Keene trace the 100-year history of exclusion and racism in Philadelphia, which they say explains today's poverty and life expectancy gaps. Part I of a two-part story.

#GrowYB supports YouthBuild Philly's programs and youth development efforts year-round.

Black and Brown Workers Cooperative cofounders Shani Akilah and Abdul-Aliy Muhammad say oppressive rhetoric from power brokers toward marginalized community is rife in the discussion about Attic Youth Center allegations.

Frances Sheehan of The Foundation for Delaware County believes it makes complete sense that Gritty's backstory has him coming from Delco. The mascot's can-do, get-the-job-done attitude exemplifies the nonprofits the foundation funds, she says.