Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition
Investing in Community
By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on
Letter to the editor by Deb Figart, published in the Philadelphia Inquirer on March 5, 2021 Vanessa Lowe and Stan Shapiro (“Bring our money home. Philly needs a public bank,” March 2) point to ethical and antidiscriminatory lending practices that a public banking authority would bring to Philadelphia. There are considerable economic benefits, too. The public bank would spur economic… Continue reading "Economic benefit of public banks"
By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on
On September 1, more than 140 people participated in a town hall on Public Banking. Read the report: View the FAQs: Watch the video:
By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on
More than 140 people from all around the City and region attended virtual event with City Councilmember Derek Green and leading experts and advocates September 1, 2020 PHILADELPHIA—Today, the Philadelphia Public Bank Coalition held its first Town Hall to explore the ways a municipally owned bank could address the critical needs of our city in these times, and to support… Continue reading "Philadelphia’s first public banking town hall announces new coalition"
By Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition on
A Digital Town Hall Philadelphia—On Tuesday, September 1, at 7pm, the Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition, in partnership with a variety of community activist organizations, is hosting a Town Hall on how public banking is an essential tool in the fight against systemic racism and economic injustice. A public bank could transfer money into our public services, instead of enriching the… Continue reading "Why Philadelphia Needs a Public Bank"