Racquel Williams

Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation is trying to keep the dream of home ownership within reach of Philadelphia’s working class through a program for first-time buyers.

Lincoln University will honor New Jersey’s late lieutenant governor, Sheila Oliver, during this weekend’s alumni reunion by celebrating a scholarship named in her honor.

The national conversation about mental health reached a tipping point during the COVID-19 pandemic. These years later, open and honest discussions about mental health are still very important.

Two measures that are part of a package of bills designed to decrease maternal morbidity and mortality in Pennsylvania passed the state House Monday afternoon.

Temple University is considering dropping its Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy program, much to the dismay of present students, as Temple is one of only 32 colleges in the country that offers the degree.

“Voices of Black Women” will see the ACS partner with 100,000 women over the next 30 years. It is targeting women between the ages of 25 and 55 who have only been diagnosed with basal or squamous skin cancer.

For families enrolled in free or reduced-price school meal programs, New Jersey’s Summer EBT program gives them EBT cards pre-loaded with $120 per child to help them purchase groceries while school is out.

Philadelphia’s Women Against Abuse cut the ribbon on its newly expanded and renovated domestic violence shelter, Ameya’s Place, which received $3.6 million in much needed improvements.

Having a baby is a joyous time for families, but basics like diapers can be out of reach for impoverished families in the city. Babies can go through a dozen diapers a day, with families spending $80 to $100 per month, or nearly $1,200 each year.

AARP Pennsylvania released a new survey on the issues driving voters 50 and older to the polls in 2024. They’re all economic concerns and the votes of older Pennsylvanians could go a long way in determining who wins the White House.