This PA County Added 100s of New Child Care Spots in 1 Year

York County has recently launched several initiatives to open numerous childcare opportunities for working families.

Through grants, the county has completed renovations, obtained new technology, and piloted more teaching-aid programs.

Childcare remains a critical issue across Pennsylvania, with nonprofits and legislators coming together to adjust new budgets and operations. 

Click here to read the full article

Philadelphia Housing Authority to Preserve, Build 20k Units

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is remaking its entire public housing portfolio and adding thousands of subsidized units through new construction projects and the acquisition of privately held properties.

In total, approximately 20,000 units will be funded by the $6.3 billion investment.

The Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) initiative is set to serve roughly 100,000 city residents.



Click here to read the full article

Transport Program for Cancer Patients Seeks More Help as Need Increases

The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery offers free rides to and from appointments to those with cancer, with 27 drivers in NEPA.

Most participants are elderly or cannot afford a means of transportation, a common issue according to data from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Road to Recovery is currently recovering from a decrease in drivers since the COVID-19 pandemic and is seeking more assistance to match an increase in need. 

Click here to read the full article

Health Care Company Payouts Favor Shareholders, New Research Shows

Researchers at the Yale School of Medicine analyzed the financial reports of 92 health care companies based in the United States.

The data showed that in the last two decades, health care companies have spent 95% of their net income on shareholder payouts.

This article discusses further findings on how health care companies favor shareholders.

Click here to read the full article

New Resource for State DOTs 

Several leading transportation organizations including T4America and DOTs from numerous states have unveiled a new resource for transportation.

The State Smart Transportation Initiative framework highlights innovative approaches to transportation efficiency and government effectiveness to better serve participants.

This article covers the resource in detail and how it can be used to better urban and rural transit systems.



Click here to read the full article

Community College Boosts Graduation Rates with Student Support Program

The nonprofit research firm MDRC and SUNY Westchester Community College has released new results from a study from an evaluation of the school’s (Resources for Obtaining Associate Degrees and Success) program.

The program has raised graduation rates by 12 percent, a notable result since the program was operating during the pandemic.

This article discusses the programs comprehensive student support plan, and how it has positively impacted graduation rates. 



Click here to read the full article