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A local nonprofit combines picking up litter with help for people who are homeless. You’re invited to their next event

Gaps in child care mean $6.65 billion in lost revenue. A western PA chamber of commerce head on why the state needs to step in

New Jersey’s public-private Pay It Forward program provides free or low-cost access to training in fields that need skilled workers. It’s a model Philly should emulate

A crowdfunding platform for small businesses returns to Philly — and promises help for minority-owned small businesses, thanks to a new partner

One in seven city jobs are vacant, creating a backlog in services to residents. It may be time to rethink who, and how, we hire

The issue, a long-time university president laments, is the exploitation of graduate students at colleges

The new governor eliminated the requirement of a four-year degree for most jobs in state government. A longtime university president explains why she applauds the decision

Why new fashion trends are insulting to poor people and how to actually help them

The Camden-based tech training program opened in Kensington this month with plans to replicate its poverty-fighting work where it’s most needed

Philadelphia needs a grassroots, “grow your own” economic development and jobs strategy. A future of work expert, and 10K Independents Project leader, lays out how to size up candidates and engage with the process