Tag: Pew Charitable Trust

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Despite Sharp Drop in Residential Property Sales, Philadelphia Remains a City of Homeowners

A new report from the Pew Charitable Trust found that Philadelphia home sales have declined nearly 40 percent between 2022 and 2023, writes Aaron Moselle…

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Philadelphia is Less Affordable Now Than it Has Historically Been, New Report Finds

New research has found that while it is still a city of homeowners, Philadelphia is less affordable than it has historically been, not just in…

Entrepreneurship

How the Philadelphia Business Tax Landscape, Burden Looks for Businesses of Different Sizes

While Philadelphia businesses are subjected to the same tax rate, the tax burden for companies in the city vary based on factors such as industry…

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The African Center, A $23M Mixed-Use Project, Expected To Start Construction Soon in Southwest Philly

The first phase of The African Center, a $23 million mixed-use project in Southwest Philadelphia, is expected to begin construction soon after several years…

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Philly Lags Behind in Middle-Wage Jobs, But A Sense of Optimism Still Remains

A recent Pew Charitable Trust study found that Philadelphia has fewer middle-wage jobs — which pay between $18 and $27 an hour — than its peer…

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Philly Residents Are Better Educated Than Ever, But Incomes Still Lag, Pew Study Finds

Pew Charitable Trust has released its latest ‘State of the City’ report and it found that while Philadelphians are more educated than ever before, incomes…

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Philly Sees Decrease in Poverty and Violent Crime, But Challenges Remain, According to Pew Report

Pew Charitable Trusts has released its 2024 State of the City report outlining Philadelphia’s challenges and progress.

While Philadelphia has seen tangible improvements in…

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Philadelphia City Council Ranks 9th in Female Representation Among 15 Cities Surveyed in New Analysis

Philadelphia City Council lags behind in terms of female representation compared to its peer cities despite being more tenured and better compensated than most of…

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From Education to Diversity, This Is How Philadelphia Has Changed Over the Last 75 Years

Philadelphia is a significantly different city than it was 75 years ago, with a smarter and more diverse population but fewer residents overall, writes Meir…