Philadelphia’s Senior Environment Corps Tracks Pollution

The Senior Environment Corps is a group of seniors in the Greater Philadelphia region who monitor air, soil, and water quality, as well as keep active and connected while aging.

The group has been active for several decades and is collecting data on microplastics and their environmental and health implications.

The group aims to raise awareness on environmental health as well as aid aging adults to stay busy and interact with fellow community members. 

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PA Farmers Discuss Free Trade, High Costs, and What D.C. Can Do to Help

This month, Farmers for Free Trade held a conference with Pennsylvania legislators to discuss increasing costs, trade environment, and how help can be implemented.

The organization elevates the importance of trade for United States agriculture and helps public officials understand the importance of trade to farmers.

Current Pennsylvania legislation is working to support food banks, farmers, and laying foundations for statewide and national agricultural bills. 

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PA Early Intervention Programs See Record Enrollment

Pennsylvania is experiencing a record number of early intervention program enrollment, which support children with developmental delays and disabilities.

Enrollment has seen a 20 percent increase since pre-pandemic years and is steadily increasing.

WVIA explores different programs and institutions, as well as expansion goals.



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London Senior Housing Project to Combat Loneliness Wins RIBA Stirling Prize

The Appleby Blue Almshouse, a senior housing development designed to combat senior isolation and loneliness, has won the Royal Institute of British Architects Stirling Prize.

A modern take on the historic social almshouse housing system for lower-income seniors, the development is centered near central London.

Featuring 57 units for adults 64 and older, the building hosts community activities, social events, and shared mealtimes for residents. 

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AI Seems Everywhere, But Regional Readiness is Uneven

Artificial intelligence is quickly assimilating into economic operations as a general use technology with room for fast progress and innovation.

However, the impact of technology depends on how industries and sectors can turn AI into efficient, long-lasting growth.

Brookings Research discusses geographic disparities in readiness to accommodate AI functions and regional differences in adoption. 



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How Minimum Wage Increases Shape the STEM Workforce Pipeline

New data from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) examines minimum wage increases and how budget pressures can disrupt access to individuals who enter STEM careers.

The research analyzed administrative data from research grants at 32 U.S. universities and tracked how labs adjusted staffing when state minimum wage changed.

This article explores findings and how wage changes affect STEM workforce pipelines.  



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