Aug 19, 2014
The number of Chester County children enrolled in SNAP increased by nearly 56% from 2009.
Aug 5, 2014
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Dec 11, 2013
Chester County is a nice place to live. Throughout the recession, the median family income never dropped below $100,000. In 2010, the Inquirer reported that Chester County was among the 25 richest counties in the nation. That’s out of more than 3,000...
Dec 5, 2013
In Delaware County, children—particularly young children—are more likely to be living in poverty than any other age group. The number of economically disadvantaged students continues to rise, and Delco school districts are struggling to meet their needs. ...
Nov 27, 2013
2012 saw a recovery of sorts for Bucks County, with the median family income finally returning to 2008 levels, but there’s little relief in sight for children at the lower end of the economic spectrum. A disproportionate number of children—nearly 9,000 total—in...
Sep 24, 2013
Things have been getting better lately— but not for kids in Delaware County. Poverty levels in the Philadelphia area are beginning to return to pre-recession levels, but in Delaware County, they’re going in the wrong direction. While childhood poverty...
