View in web browser Philadelphia Research Update Who’s Not Finishing College in Philadelphia? Our latest analysis looks at the 176,000 Philadelphians who have started but not completed college, and the barriers they face. NEW DATA Philly Disability Rate Highest of Big U.S. Cities Sixteen percent of Philadelphians had a physical, emotional, or cognitive disability in 2016, according to U.S. Census Bureau data—the highest percentage of the nation’s 10 largest cities. The data also show that American cities with high poverty rates, including Philadelphia, tend to have higher rates of disabilities. MORE CHARTS FACT OF THE MATTER 17% of Philadelphians age 25 or older have earned some college credits but no degree. See stats Philly’s Municipal Hiring Process, Explained The hiring system for civil service jobs in the city’s government—the second-largest employer in Philadelphia—can be challenging to navigate, officials say. We explain the current process. 8 TAKEAWAYS MORE FROM PEW Pew Fund Helps Grantees Strengthen Impact The Pew Fund for Health and Human Services in Philadelphia has launched a new initiative to help grantees assess and strengthen their services for the region’s most vulnerable residents. LEARN MORE Recidivism in PA, Other States Has Declined The share of people who return to state prisons three years after being released in Pennsylvania and 22 other states dropped by nearly a quarter from 2005 through 2012. Here’s a look at what could be driving this. FULL STORY For more on the Philadelphia research initiative at The Pew Charitable Trusts VISIT OUR SITE This email was sent to The Pew Charitable Trusts | Attn.: Communications One Commerce Square | 2005 Market Street Suite 2800 | Philadelphia, PA 19103-7077 Copyright © 2019 The Pew Charitable Trusts. All Rights Reserved. Manage Your Subscriptions Contact  |  Privacy  |  Unsubscribe