Philly Medical Students Use Street Medicine for Unhoused People

Philadelphia nonprofit Bridge Beyond is partnering with medical students to provide street medicine outreach to those who lack consistent housing in the city. 

Street medicine refers to the practice of sending medical teams to provide care and other services directly on streets and other public areas.

WHYY discusses the ways in which street medicine may bridge urban care gaps, and how this practice may help to address care needs among unhoused groups.



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The Finiverse App was Made by High Schoolers to Weigh the Cost of College

A group of high school students in the Philadelphia area have made an app to assist peers in weighing the financial pros and cons of college enrollment.

Finiverse, which has been worked on by over 150 students in the last two years, displays the full costs of individual colleges, estimates financial aid and scholarships, and shows potential loan and repayment opportunities.

This comes as a vital tool for young people who may be unsure of the long-term financial implications of higher education, as well as the countless opportunities for assistance and other career pathways after high school.

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Governor Shapiro Signs Legislation to Establish First-Ever ADRD Division

This week, Governor Shapiro signed legislation into law that will create the state’s first-ever Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Related Disorders (ADRD) Division.

This division, partnering with The Department of Aging, will support caregivers as well as older residents living with these diseases.

Currently, more than 282,000 Pennsylvanians are living with Alzheimer's, a number that is expected to increase in the coming years. 

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What the U.S. Can Learn from European Countries About Apprenticeship

The United States does not currently have a consistent process for reviewing or revising apprenticeship programs in response to technical or economic changes.

Apprenticeship programs are a way for new employees to receive both on-the-job training and access to an experienced career mentor.

The Urban Institute discusses the way that the United States can model apprenticeships after successful European programs. 

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Where do the Estimates of a “Housing Shortage” Come From?

Since the housing price collapse of the early 2000’s, the United States has experienced a “housing shortage” in the last several years.

Among housing costs, a secure supply of housing remains a major national concern for residents and policymakers alike.

Brookings Research explores what the term “housing shortage" means, as well as how economists measure and estimate housing availability.

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How Walkable Is Your Neighborhood? A New Map Tool Offers an Answer 

Geographer Nat Henry has created an interactive urban map that shows residents their proximity to stores, schools, and more. 

Published in 2023, the map uses key destinations in cities as well as various neighborhoods to show how walkable various communities are.

Laura Bliss from Bloomberg Research interviews Nat Henry on his inspiration, how the map works, and what this means for urban planning.

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