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Police

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Homelessness

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Research

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Economics

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Hunger

Studies suggest the concept of being ‘hangry’ is real

People

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Opinion

Trump budget cuts would make our country weaker

Homelessness

Philadelphia to conduct official count of citywide homelessness
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Hunger

Mayor Kenney lifts dormant ban on feeding homeless in public parks
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Poverty

The Philly mom who showed Paul Ryan what it's like to live in poverty
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Hunger

Einstein study shows how most-hospitalized patients often face threat of hunger

Charity

Philabundance helps deliver tens of thousands of meals to Haul Away Hunger
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World

After surviving Boko Haram, returnees face hunger in Nigerian towns

Trends

The science behind 'food porn'

Charity

Cathedral Kitchen expands, opens CK Café in Camden

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Events

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