Homelessness
The Hope 220 Solution Center in the Spring Garden neighborhood is part of an effort to eliminate homelessness in Philadelphia.
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Listen 1:00Current state laws against panhandling are not in effect because of First Amendment concerns by civil rights groups.
1 week ago
Listen 0:56Philly’s shelter expansion aims for ‘a functional zero in homelessness’
City plans to create 1,000 more beds and make residences more welcoming.
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Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 02/26/2026
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this February episode to address top issues like rising energy costs, the homelessness crisis, and property reassessment.
Air Date: February 26, 2026 9:00 pm
Listen 51:15Montgomery County opens homeless shelter in Lansdale
The 20-bed facility at 1107 E. Main St. is “designed to get residents off the street and back on a stable path,” Montgomery County Commissioner Jamila Winder said.
3 weeks ago
Many homeless individuals are scared to go to shelters for fear they will be robbed or attacked.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:18Un nuevo estudio arroja luz sobre por qué la falta de vivienda se concentra en Georgetown, en el condado de Sussex, y sobre lo que, según los líderes locales.
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How services, housing gaps and policy made Georgetown, Delaware a focal point for homelessness
A new study sheds light on why homelessness is concentrated in Sussex County’s Georgetown and what leaders say is needed to address it.
2 months ago
Listen 1:40Friendship House (“La Casa de la Amistad”) es una organización comunitaria de Wilmington que ayuda a las personas sin hogar a encontrar estabilidad y recursos.
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The Friendship House is a Wilmington community organization that helps homeless residents find stability and resources.
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Listen 0:54The ‘One Philly Plan to End Street Homelessness’ is a partnership with Jefferson Hospital in an attempt to help thousands of homeless residents.
3 months ago
Listen 0:59Montco businessman commits $1M to support new Lansdale homeless shelter
Construction on the new homeless shelter in Lansdale is ongoing. Montgomery County officials are tentatively planning a ribbon cutting ceremony for February 2026.
3 months ago
Listen 0:59Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 12/18/2025
Ask Governor Meyer is a chance for Delawareans to hear directly from their governor and ask questions in real time.
Air Date: December 18, 2025 8:00 pm
Listen 50:58Camden County builds $22 million supportive housing complex with 60 units for unsheltered residents
The McKernan Supportive Housing Community in Blackwood is slated to open by summer 2026.
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Listen 1:35Los manifestantes se reunieron frente al ayuntamiento de Wilmington como parte de un movimiento para conseguir apoyo para programas que ayuden a los pobres.
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