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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Can guaranteed income improve the health of pregnant people and children?
The Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice will evaluate data from a guaranteed income pilot program in Los Angeles.
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The West Philly financial literacy program that levels the playing field
Keith Weigelt and Jill Bazelon of the Wharton School co-founded Bridges to Wealth, a financial literacy program that teaches West Philadelphians how to build intergenerational wealth. “We’ve had some people buy houses. We’ve had people be able to afford retirement and open up accounts for their children,” Weigelt said.
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Philly applies a ‘light touch’ to get dollars flowing for middle-income homes
Vincent Reina of the School of Design discussed Philadelphia’s new Workforce Housing Credit Enhancement program, which guarantees loans to small and mid-size developers building income-restricted projects. The enhancement “is a nice way of releasing pressure on the housing market,” says Reina.
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Can Fighting Blight Prevent Gun Violence?
John MacDonald of the School of Arts and Sciences was cited for his research on the impact that cleaning vacant lots can have on reducing violence in urban environments.
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What’s Behind Your Airport’s New Nonstop Route
Megan Ryerson of the School of Design has published a series of papers delving into the connection between airports and economic development and urban competition.
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Big Philly Employer Adds New Benefit for Bicycle Commuters
Penn is highlighted for adding a new benefit for employees who are also bicycle commuters.
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Why Your Commercial District Needs an Anti-Poverty Strategy
Penn is mentioned as an anchor institution in University City for its contributions to job creation and real estate investment in Philadelphia.
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How Jettisoning Pricey Money Managers Might Ease City Pension Headaches
Donald Keim of the Wharton School is quoted about co-authoring a paper titled, “Passive Investors, Not Passive Owners.”
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The Obama Man Turning Around Chicago’s South Side Isn’t Rahm Emanuel
Penn’s commitment to local engagement and trailblazing role in procurement is cited.