Homelessness
Los defensores afirman que la falta de camas en los albergues está obligando a la gente a dormir al aire libre.
2 days ago
Wilmington officials will allow camping in one city park but ban sleeping outside in all other areas of the city.
3 days ago
Listen 0:49Studio 2 Extra: Eagles Saquon Barkley’s mom Tonya Johnson
Johnson talks about raising the Eagles running back and NFL star, as well as their journey to help others with the Michael Ann and Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation.
Air Date: October 24, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 14:29Advocates say a lack of shelter beds is forcing people to sleep outside. But Wilmington officials plan to limit tents to one park.
3 weeks ago
Listen 3:09Philadelphia man accused of assaulting 6 people as they slept on city streets
The six victims were sleeping outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 4 when they were attacked.
3 months ago
The prominent Philly nonprofit turned a blind eye to pilfered funds, a tech worker contends. The nonprofit has sued her for defamation.
4 months ago
Under the bill, once an eviction is shielded from a person’s record, they can act as if there had never been an action filed against them.
4 months ago
‘Backstabbed and betrayed’: Brookhaven to terminate lease of one of Delco’s only family shelters
Brookhaven is asking Saint Joseph’s Family Hope Center, one of only two family shelters in Delaware County, to vacate the premises.
5 months ago
Listen 0:58For students experiencing homelessness, there are challenges — and help
Recent data shows an increase in students experiencing homelessness in Philly. One group is working to address the issue.
5 months ago
Montgomery County clears hurdle for new Norristown homeless shelter
The Norristown Zoning Hearing Board approved the county’s zoning variance request for a shelter on DeKalb Street that will provide wraparound services to up to 50 people.
6 months ago
Listen 0:56Studio 2 Extra: Haircuts for the homeless
Empowering Cuts is a nonprofit that serves up free haircuts ...
Air Date: April 25, 2025 11:00 am
Listen 11:35Short-term rentals in Wilmington are in the crosshairs as city officials work to solve the affordable housing crisis.
7 months ago
‘Long Bright River’ series shines spotlight on Kensington
The show is based on author Liz Moore’s bestselling novel about a beat cop’s search for a murderer and her sister in Kensington amidst the opioid crisis.
Air Date: March 12, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:02Montco commissioners approve new emergency shelter option in Pottstown
According to officials, Pottstown has one of the highest percentages of homelessness in the county. The shelter could reduce homelessness in the area by up to 75%.
9 months ago
Listen 1:05Pottstown homeless shelter plans inch closer to finalization
If the 45-bed homeless shelter gets the approval of the planning commission, Pottstown Borough Council would have the last say.
10 months ago


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