Broke in Philly

What’s it like to be homeless in Philly? This podcast takes you there

"Heard" features stories from people who've lived on the street.

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When the city shuts down its winter beds, there’s not enough housing to go around

300 homeless Philadelphians might be back on the street this month.

Philly’s opioid crisis

By the numbers: clearing the Kensington encampments

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This men’s homeless shelter temporarily allowed women inside — but it’s set to resume normal services soon, leaving 40 women back out on the street

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Philadelphia leads the way in 24-hour homeless shelters

Prevention Point is the latest center to keep its doors open around the clock.

Yesterday the city completed its month-long effort to clean up homeless encampments in Kensington, finishing up with Emerald Street

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Why South Street Cinema’s Code Blue nights for homeless Philadelphians got shut down

The nonprofit micro-theater stayed open overnight to welcome people from the cold.

Advocates say Philly needs to do a better job keeping track of families and children who are experiencing homelessness

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Full City spotlight: Training for food-service jobs at Google, instead of random bars

SF's Farming Hope uses corporate partners because regular restaurant work isn't always sustainable.

The Code Blue announced Wednesday afternoon is still in effect today

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Here are 9 Philly places where people experiencing homelessness can access services

There’s a vigil tonight at City Hall to honor all those who died while experiencing homelessness

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An inside look at Philly’s homeless outreach teams, which venture out into communities and offer services

Code Blue is in effect until tomorrow morning

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Officials are expected to shut down the encampment at Frankford Avenue today

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How to clean up a vacant lot in Kensington? This woman resorted to social media shaming

After her Facebook post, a fence went up and the homeless encampment scattered.

Philly just announced it will clear encampments of homeless people with addiction on Frankford Ave and Emerald St

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A Temple recruit was denied playing time at his high school because of complications about his residence — he’s homeless

The city counted 703 people experiencing homelessness in Kensington — a huge leap from last year’s count of 271

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Project Home is investing in 18- to 23-year-olds — they say providing young people with supportive housing will help prevent chronic homelessness.