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Homelessness

A rendering of the Sanctuary Village project
Urban Planning

Sanctuary Village is exploring suburban alternatives for tiny homes after Philly setback

The nonprofit is assessing interest, opportunities and funding in Montgomery, Bucks and Delaware counties.

8 months ago

Workers cleaning the sidewalk
Politics & Policy

Kensington sees clean streets, open sidewalks and a wave of displaced people after encampment clearing

The neighborhood has been the center of at least 10 such sweeps. The move has left some residents and business owners wondering about its long-term efficacy.

8 months ago

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Crews are seen cleaning up a street in Kensington.
Community
Billy Penn

After city clears out Kensington encampment, reactions are deeply split

Is this the start of a transformation, or just one more of the many cleanups the neighborhood has seen over the years?

8 months ago

Street shot of Kensington
Community

Pottstown officials demand answers after rumors spread over Philadelphia homeless encampments

Philadelphia is planning to shut down areas around Kensington and Allegheny avenues on Wednesday.

8 months ago

Listen 1:12
SEPTA station in Kensington
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

A crackdown on Kensington’s open-air drug market is coming, but will it work?

Mayor Parker’s plan to revive the neighborhood follows decades of failed efforts.

8 months ago

James Antonio
Courts & Law

Pottstown encampment residents are struggling to stay afloat as Supreme Court weighs landmark homelessness case

A federal court decision that protects the constitutional rights of homeless Pottstown residents could be overruled by the high court this summer.

8 months ago

Listen 4:07
Elizabeth Hersh (right) is seated across the table from David Holloman (left) as they look over notes
Community

No charges after preliminary investigation into Philly’s Office of Homeless Services

The office was millions over budget, but no criminal issues were discovered in a preliminary investigation into the office.

8 months ago

An upcoming Supreme Court case could have enormous repercussions for the unhoused and for cities tackling the problem to find shelter for people experiencing houselessness.
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Can Homelessness Be Criminalized?, A Preview of Philadelphia’s Festival Season

An upcoming Supreme Court case could determine whether people have the right to sleep on the streets or if homelessness could be criminalized.

Air Date: April 18, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 44:56
HOMES Campaign organizers
Community

‘Profit over people’: Delaware tenants and community leaders push for rent control amid affordable housing shortage

The HOMES Campaign aims to combat rising rent prices, low-quality homes and increasing displacement in Delaware.

9 months ago

Listen 1:33
Shopping cart filled with food at the supermarket
Community

Chester County organizations to host ‘poverty simulation’

The simulation is intended to be a role-playing experience designed to give participants a glimpse of what someone may experience living a month in poverty.

9 months ago

Listen 1:05
Supreme Court
Courts & Law

A Supreme Court case could have major implications for homelessness in Philly region

Some legal scholars believe the Supreme Court’s decision could have far-reaching consequences beyond the issue of homelessness.

9 months ago

A person walks by a sign reading Drexel University.
Education

Drexel launches new health policy research center focused on climate change

The center will concentrate on equity and providing cities with evidence-based policies to protect their residents.

9 months ago

The interior of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Politics & Policy

Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to spend $80M to attack Pennsylvania’s housing crisis. Here’s how

Gov. Shapiro’s proposed budget would put state money behind a popular home repair program, anti-homelessness initiatives, and public legal defense against evictions.

10 months ago

Ken Segal standing in front of a wall of brightly colored artworks
Arts & Entertainment

Treasured Wilmington art studio, drop-in center for people ‘on edges of society’ is closing

The Creative Vision Factory has been a mecca and safe haven for people struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, or homelessness, and sometimes all three.

10 months ago

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Protesters wait behind blockades to defend the Parkway encampment in September 2020.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Unkept promises? The city has yet to give the Philadelphia Community Land Trust a single home

Housing activists ended 2020 encampment protest after the city pledged to provide homes, but progress has been slow.

10 months ago

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