Homelessness
Senate GOP halts fixes for Pa.’s troubled rent relief program, surprising even their own
The state House unanimously passed long-awaited changes Monday, but Senate leadership refused to advance it, leaving many landlords and families on the financial brink.
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A historic deal on affordable housing in Philly
City and federal housing officials struck a historic deal with organizers of Philly's homeless encampments. How far will it go in fixing Philly's affordable housing crisis?
Air Date: October 20, 2020
Listen 15:42This week: the homeless encampment reaches a deal with the city, City Commissioner on counting votes, and the Principal of the Year.
Air Date: October 19, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Parkway encampment set to break down tents by the end of the week
Most of the camp’s now approximately 80 occupants will move into city shelters or shared housing until the agreed-upon permanent housing is available.
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City, activists come to agreement to clear Ridge Avenue homeless encampment
The Philadelphia Housing Authority and leaders of the Camp Teddy encampment on Ridge Avenue have reached an agreement to clear the site.
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This week; furloughs in the airline industry, aging out of foster care in a pandemic, and what's wrong with Philly sports?
Air Date: October 5, 2020 12:00 am
Listen 49:29Evictions damage public health. The CDC aims to curb them ― for now
A survey of 17 cities found 50,000+ pandemic-related eviction filings. Advocates worry that increased housing instability will lead to more COVID-19 and other illnesses.
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PHA says announcement of homeless encampment deal is ‘entirely premature’
The Philadelphia Housing Authority says the tentative deal is now in “serious jeopardy” after encampment organizers made the details public over the weekend.
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Philly encampment organizers say they’ve reached a tentative deal with the city
Organizers behind Philly’s homeless encampments say they’ve struck a tentative deal with officials to relocate those living in tents to 50 vacant properties.
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‘A matter of life and death’: Judge halts Philly evictions through Oct. 7
A lawyer for Philly landlords said the reprieve is part of a “disastrous” pattern while tenant advocates described the move as one that could save lives.
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28-year-old man critical after stabbing at Parkway homeless camp
There was no weapon recovered and a suspect has not been apprehended.
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to homeless encampment on the Parkway
The city gave a deadline for the homeless encampment to disperse. Nonetheless, it remains, and reactions to the deferred evictions are mixed.
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Listen 4:32Revival of famous North Philly church protest camp gets shut down by police overnight
25 years after initial takeover, housing activists planned to offer refuge in the former St. Edward’s chapel.
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Everything you need to know if you’re facing eviction in Pennsylvania
With thousands of renters struggling to make ends meet, Spotlight PA has put together a guide for those facing eviction.
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Philadelphia offers COVID-impacted tenants more help with rent — up to $1,500
City Council President Darrell L. Clarke said the city needed to increase the level of assistance to get necessary buy-in from landlords.
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