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Homelessness

Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks
Urban Planning

Mayor Parker says new facility in old Hahnemann building is not a homeless shelter but a ‘solution center’

The Hope 220 Solution Center in the Spring Garden neighborhood is part of an effort to eliminate homelessness in Philadelphia.

3 hours ago

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A man sits on a sidewalk
Courts & Law

Delaware civil rights advocates say proposed loitering and panhandling legislation criminalizes unhoused people

Current state laws against panhandling are not in effect because of First Amendment concerns by civil rights groups.

1 week ago

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A view of beds in a shelter
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Philly’s shelter expansion aims for ‘a functional zero in homelessness’

City plans to create 1,000 more beds and make residences more welcoming.

1 week ago

Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

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

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From left to right: Montgomery County Commissioners Neil Makhija, Jamila Winder and Tom DiBello at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Todi’s Place of Hope homeless shelter.
Community

Montgomery 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

An unhoused man keeping warm in the Trenton Train Station answering questions
Community

New Jersey’s homeless population is growing. So too are concerns about federal assistance program budgets being slashed

Many homeless individuals are scared to go to shelters for fear they will be robbed or attacked.

4 weeks ago

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The town square in Georgetown, Delaware
Community

Cómo la falta de servicios, las deficiencias en materia de vivienda y las políticas implementadas convirtieron a Georgetown, Delaware, en un punto neurálgico para las personas sin hogar.

Un 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.

1 month ago

The town square in Georgetown, Delaware
Community

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

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Las tiendas de campaña cubren los terrenos de Christina Park
Urban Planning

“Un lugar al que pertenecer”: el alcalde de Wilmington encarga a una organización local que trabaja con personas sin hogar la gestión de un campamento de personas sin techo en el este de la ciudad.

Friendship House (“La Casa de la Amistad”) es una organización comunitaria de Wilmington que ayuda a las personas sin hogar a encontrar estabilidad y recursos.

2 months ago

Tents cover the grounds of Christina Park
Urban Planning

‘A place to belong’: Wilmington mayor taps local homeless organization to manage unhoused encampment on city’s east side

The Friendship House is a Wilmington community organization that helps homeless residents find stability and resources.

2 months ago

Listen 0:54
Cherelle Parker is on stage speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Mayor Parker announces plan to add 1,000 new beds to house people experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia

The ‘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 0:59
Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija speaks
Community

Montco 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 0:59
Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask 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 50:58
inside the developing Camden's Martin McKernan Supportive Housing Center
Urban Planning

Camden 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.

3 months ago

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Los manifestantes se reúnen detrás de un ataúd de madera
Community

El clero se une a los defensores de casas para personas sin hogar en una manifestación instando a los funcionarios de Wilmington a hacer más para abordar la falta de vivienda

Los manifestantes se reunieron frente al ayuntamiento de Wilmington como parte de un movimiento para conseguir apoyo para programas que ayuden a los pobres.

3 months ago

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