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Stat: 65%: \\xa0The percentage of Philadelphians who said the city is \\u201cpretty seriously off on the wrong track\\u201d in 2023.

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Story: Philadelphia is a thriving city with a deep history as the birthplace of American democracy. But Philadelphians, like residents of other large cities, are also grappling with issues such as gun violence, deep poverty, and accessing affordable housing. In a recent survey, 65% of Philadelphians said the city is on the wrong track.

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Philadelphia is Pew\\u2019s hometown and in this episode, Donna Frisby-Greenwood, who directs the organization\\u2019s work in the city, talks about Pew\\u2019s legacy and commitment to the residents of Philadelphia\\u2014and efforts to make government more responsive to the people. We also hear from Trooper Sanders, CEO of Benefits Data Trust, about the work his organization does to connect people to government benefits they\\u2019re eligible for.