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Social Issues: After Parkway Encampment, Activists Begin Process of Moving People Into Homes

June 21, 2021 Claire Brennan 0

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…]

Social Issues: Office Of Homeless Services Strives To Transition People Off The Street

September 8, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg 0

Native Philadelphian Liz Hersh is the director of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services. Prior to working for the city, Hersh ran the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania for 14 years. Her experience has given her [continue reading…]