
Homelessness
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
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
Listen 7:11After 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
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 1:12A 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
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 4:07No 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
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 44:56The HOMES Campaign aims to combat rising rent prices, low-quality homes and increasing displacement in Delaware.
9 months ago
Listen 1:33Chester 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 1:05A 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
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
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
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
Listen 6:06Unkept 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