Philadelphia’s youth advocates have been pushing for a change in the foster care system. Each year, nearly one thousand youth age out of the system. What happens after that? [continue reading…]
For decades, Philadelphia has tried to rehabilitate vacant properties to create affordable housing options, but progress has stalled — and it’s not for lack of redevelopment efforts. [continue reading…]
Story by Ryan Conway Roxborough residents have escalated an ongoing effort to stop local developer Designblendz from building a proposed apartment building at 4112 Pechin St. Members of the Central Roxborough Civic Association (CRCA) have [continue reading…]
Last summer, amid Black Lives Matter protests and conflict between civilians and police, a fever for social justice erupted in Philadelphia. Alongside calls for racial justice, unhoused Philadelphians created encampments along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, [continue reading…]
The Covid pandemic has put a strain on those battling homelessness and substance addiction, as well as the organizations that help them. [continue reading…]
At a press briefing on April 12, state and local officials including Mayor Jim Kenney urged residents to apply for first-come-first-serve funds. [continue reading…]
A City Council committee recently amended a series of bills aimed at tenant relief for those facing eviction. [continue reading…]
SELF Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides temporary housing and counseling services to those experiencing homelessness. SELF, which stands for Strengthening and Empowering Lives and Futures, runs a variety of housing programs, including emergency shelters, addiction recovery housing, and transitional housing. Due to the economic impacts of COVID-19, the organization has focused more on providing emergency housing, while ensuring staff and clients remain reasonably safe from COVID-19. [continue reading…]
Measures include a lengthy extension of the city’s eviction moratorium and the waiving of all late fees on rent. [continue reading…]
Carter lost his ID. Andrea’s expired. Kathleen never applied for one in the first place. Without government-issued identification, the three Philadelphians cannot obtain a job, Social Security, or public housing. Consequently, they lack at least [continue reading…]
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