
Homelessness
3 things to know about the new Pa. law that could help Philly gardeners own the land they steward
The law lowers the bar for “adverse possession.” It’s part of recent moves to improve garden land security.
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Listen 1:07New Jersey’s homeless population has risen 17% over the past few years, and there aren't enough resources to properly help unhoused people.
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Listen 1:57In Montco, Second Wind Bicycles repairs and delivers bikes to people who need them the most
The nonprofit distributed 650 bikes last year to people in need throughout Montgomery, Berks and Bucks counties.
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How a Supreme Court ruling empowers Pa. towns — and threatens unhoused people
"It's setting a lot of dangerous precedents," said Chris Brickhouse of Better Days Ahead, "with more people entering poverty and being on the edge of poverty."
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Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside
The ruling comes after homelessness in the United States grew a dramatic 12% last year to its highest reported level, as soaring rents and a decline in pandemic assistance.
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The decision comes nearly a year after Project HOME co-founders Sister Mary Scullion and Joan McConnon announced they would be stepping down.
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Listen 1:14New academy graduates will be immediately dispatched to walk the beat in Philly’s “Kensington pocket.” The police commissioner says arrests will be made.
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Delaware count finds ‘unsurprising’ 9% increase state’s homeless population
With homelessness rising, trends include an increase in homeless children, individuals aged 55 and older and Black communities accounting for 60% of the affected population.
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Listen 1:21Hundreds sign a petition calling for a halt to Fairmount drug treatment center plan
Residents say they were blindsided by the city’s proposal to house Kensington drug users.
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After Kensington encampment shutdown, what’s next for Philly’s plan to address the addiction crisis?
City police and outreach workers continue to monitor the area of Kensington’s open-air drug market as harm reduction workers provide a bridge to support services.
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Point-in-time count offers ‘snapshot’ of homelessness in Montgomery County
The count showed an uptick in people experiencing homelessness — although more people were in emergency shelters rather than outdoors compared to the year before.
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Kensington sweep ‘doesn’t make a dent’ but is a start, says City Council member
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada was at K&A as the city cleared encampments Wednesday morning. "I wasn't disappointed,” she said, “I was just concerned.”
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Sanctuary Village is exploring suburban alternatives for tiny homes after Philly setback
The nonprofit is assessing interest, opportunities and funding in Montgomery, Bucks and Delaware counties.
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The neighborhood has been the center of at least 10 such sweeps. The move has left some residents and business owners wondering about its long-term efficacy.
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Listen 7:11After city clears out Kensington encampment, reactions are deeply split
Is this the start of a transformation, or just one more of the many cleanups the neighborhood has seen over the years?
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