Pew Charitable Trusts
Pew Study: Residential Property Owners Will Pay Bigger Chunk Of Taxes Under AVI
The Pew analysis of the new assessments finds that the percentage of property taxes borne by individual homeowners compared to other owners will go from about 54 percent under the old system to about 60 percent under AVI.
Property, Wages, or…? Stakeholders Argue Philadelphia’s Tax Policy
The discussion, titled “Philadelphia Taxes — Past, Present and Future.” was organized by the Pew Charitable Trusts and Temple University’s Center on Regional Politics.
Community Forum Discusses Alternative Uses For Germantown High School Building
The historic school is one of nearly two dozen Philadelphia public schools slated to close at the end of the academic term.
Philadelphia a Bargain? Local Tax Study Says… Maybe
A new study released by the Pew Charitable Trusts finds that Philadelphia is becoming more competitive in terms of local taxes when compared to the suburbs.
New Poll Says Philadelphians Concerned About Tax Hikes Yet Eager For Services
Poll director Larry Eichel doesn’t see those findings — a desire to lower taxes and yet preserve services — as contradictory.
Opinion Survey Gives Mayor Nutter High Marks, Except in Fighting Crime
The poll by the research arm of the Pew Charitable Trusts is the fourth annual survey of city residents’ outlook on the present and future state of the city.
Study Says Reorganization of Philadelphia’s Employment Efforts Was Sorely Needed
A new study finds that the taxpayer-funded system to connect Philadelphia employers with workers seeking jobs has been delivering only mediocre results, but help may be on the way.
Survey: Whites, More Than Blacks, Trust Philadelphia Police Procedures
The poll found the public’s respect overall for police is high, but racial or ethnic group, income, and race also played a role in the answers.
Study: Philly’s City Council Gets Most Time Off
The report by the research arm of the Pew Charitable Trusts compared the 17-member Philadelphia City Council with those in 14 other major cities.
Young Suburbanites Give City Higher Marks
“Nice place to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there”: that’s the general finding of a new survey of the attitudes suburbanites have toward the city of Philadelphia.
