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The Urban League of Greater Philadelphia & the Black Clergy of Philadelphia Call on Lawmakers to End Federal Shutdown and Pass State Budget
The Urban League of Greater Philadelphia (ULGP) is urging federal and state lawmakers to immediately end the government shutdown and pass Pennsylvania’s long-delayed budget, citing serious consequences for families, schools, and community programs across the Greater Philadelphia region.
Oct 223 min read
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa – October 20, 2025 – Zenith Wealth Partners (Zenith), a minority-owned, fee-only, independent RIA, announced a new partnership with the Urban League of Greater Philadelphia (ULGP) to
The partnership represents a deep mission alignment for both organizations. ULGP’s century-long commitment to economic empowerment and opportunity within disenfranchised communities’ parallels Zenith’s mission to expand access to high-quality financial advice and investment management for underrepresented groups.
Oct 192 min read
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Urban League of Philadelphia to Undergo Regional Expansion, Open 3 New Resource Centers
The Urban League of Philadelphia is planning a regional expansion that will see the nonprofit open three new resource centers and more than double its reach, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Oct 181 min read
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Sponsor the 23rd Annual Whitney M. Young Empowerment Luncheon
Sponsors make this mission possible. Your support powers year-round work that helps Black Americans and other historically underserved people gain education, jobs, housing, capital, health access, and civic power across 10 counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.
Oct 183 min read
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Federal Government Shutdown Update:
In addition to federal workers going without pay, SNAP (and likely WIC) benefits will become unavailable starting in November until Congress reaches a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government, or the U.S. Department of Agriculture decides to release contingency funding for SNAP (neither of which is likely in time to avoid a November benefits disruption). If SNAP benefits are not distributed in November
Oct 161 min read
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Press Release: Congressman Brendan Boyle Secures $750,000 in Federal Funding for Urban League of Greater Philadelphia
Congressman Boyle announces $750,000 federal funding for the Urban League's new office in North Philadelphia.
Aug 192 min read
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