
Homelessness
Protesters demand Philadelphia halt evictions; 17 people arrested
Housing advocates and legal experts say it's uncertain how the CDC's federal hold on evictions will affect Philadelphia's own plans to resume tenant lockouts.
5 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Wolf urges state lawmakers to suspend evictions
Wolf said state law prevents him from continuing a now-expired suspension of evictions and foreclosures without legislative support.
5 years ago
Philly issues new eviction notice to Parkway homeless-protest encampment
The notice says residents must leave by Sept. 9. It’s the first step toward evicting the group, following a judge’s ruling authorizing the city to do so.
5 years ago
A vital rental assistance program is riddled with problems as Pa. prepares to resume evictions
A Spotlight PA review found many landlords have refused to participate, and lawmakers have failed to take action despite warnings the program is failing.
5 years ago
Federal judge clears city to remove homeless encampments on Ben Franklin Parkway, Ridge Ave.
U.S District Court Judge Eduardo C. Robreno ruled that the city could move ahead with plans to vacate the camps, so long as they provided 72 hours notice.
5 years ago
Encampment residents file restraining order against Mayor Kenney over eviction
The city backed off its second eviction notice, as councilmembers work toward a peaceful resolution.
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The camps rose in June in protest of a housing crisis that organizers say the city’s leaders are not doing enough to address.
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Two North Philadelphia homelessness prevention and housing organizations are using a newly awarded grant to support low-income Hispanic and Latinx communities in Philadelphia.
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Sharswood residents and #OccupyPHA clash over protest encampment
Sharswood residents say the encampment of people experiencing homelessness is slowing down progress in the neighborhood.
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‘I was kicked out for being trans’: Addressing LGBTQ youth homelessness in Philadelphia
WHYY youth intern Maizy Mennuti talks with LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness and the professionals who support them.
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Why moving people into vacant PHA homes isn’t a solution to Philly’s housing crisis
“Shifting the order of names on a waitlist is not a solution but rather an unjust, unethical, and illegal act,” writes PHA CEO Kelvin A. Jeremiah.
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Homeless encampments shored up tents to ride out Tropical Storm Isaias
As storm warnings mounted, some camp organizers added extra stakes and tarps; others helped raise funds to house some people in temporary shelters.
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The Philadelphia Housing Authority gives us their perspective on homeless encampments, an update on unemployment compensation in PA, and the odd sports season ahead.
Air Date: July 27, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Report: 40% of N.J. renter households can’t make August rent because of COVID-19
The report highlights a massive problem that could come to a head once New Jersey lifts the public health emergency.
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Protest encampment residents say they’re not leaving Parkway, despite city deadline
Residents of the camp on Benjamin Franklin Parkway say they won’t move unless Philadelphia provides them with permanent housing.
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