Sep 11, 2019
Too many landlords are not complying with the current law to keep children lead-safe in rental property units. Only a quarter of all rental units in the City covered by the current law are in compliance. That’s because the law is largely unenforceable since there is...
Jul 26, 2019
A just ruling for a county determined to protect kids Disbelief and dismay are two very common reactions we get in response to our analysis of incidents of childhood lead poisoning in our region. That’s because what we describe is no mere...
Jun 7, 2019
Mar 19, 2019
Testimony Presented to Philadelphia City Council Committee on Public Health Re: Ordinances 180936, 180937, 180938 Submitted by Donna Cooper Executive Director Public Citizens for Children and Youth March 19, 2019 Thank you very much for providing me the...
Mar 15, 2019
“Philadelphia Council Introduces Bill To Phase Out Soda Tax” It’s the headline the soda industry has been thirsting after. While it won’t cause diabetes, obesity, or tooth decay, it may very well give Philadelphia a nasty hangover. Leaving aside...
Mar 15, 2019
