In Philly, 50 rowhouses a year were rendered unsafe during neighboring construction. Of those, 81% were in formerly redlined areas, impacting residents who stuck through decades of disinvestment.
Trump has received only 5% of the vote in precincts near Temple’s campus. His campaign is seeking to boost his profile with Black voters as he hosts a rally at Temple’s Liacouras Center.
Philadelphia’s poverty rate fell more than one percentage point between 2022 and 2023, marking the most significant year-over-year decline in a decade.
Philadelphia added more than 10,000 residents between July 2023 and July 2024. But compared to other large peer cities, Philadelphia's growth rate was among the lowest.