Philadelphia scales back pandemic porta-potties, raising concerns over potential ‘minefield of human feces’
Center City toilets are being cut from six to three, and moved down the block.
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Inside Philly’s 40-year war on homeless encampments
The Ben Franklin Parkway occupation followed a well-trodden model. What can city government do to break the cycle?
Philly disputes claims by COVID prevention hotel transplants that new housing lacks heat, hot water
Still waiting for permanent homes, several people moved from Center City are unhappy with their new surroundings.
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Why Philly shut down its homeless COVID hotels, and why advocates are furious
A private prison company runs one of the temporary sites where residents are being relocated.
As shutdown deadline looms, 175 residents in Philly’s COVID prevention sites still need permanent housing
Anyone who hasn't found a place to live after Dec. 15 will be offered temporary shelter, say officials, who've successfully placed 50 people so far.
Philly to open second quarantine hotel for vulnerable COVID patients as cases surge
The 30 beds at the first site sometimes fill up, officials said, with people from shelters or those experiencing homelessness.
Philly housing activists declare victory, say city will place properties in community land trust
How long will the encampments remain? Unclear.
Coronavirus test site for Philly’s addicted and homeless populations opens in Kensington
Located next to Rock Ministries, it's available every weekday afternoon — and interested people can just show up.
Philly installing public restrooms and sinks at City Hall and Love Park, plus hundreds more free meals
Marked by colorful decals, the sites are intended to help prevent COVID-19 from spreading among people on the street.
Philly eyes Mastbaum High School for temporary Kensington homeless shelter
The city is opening a drop-in site in the neighborhood to encourage more social distancing.
Philly scouting potential quarantine sites for city’s homeless population
In the meantime, OHS will distribute wipes and sanitizer.
No plan for people living on the street as coronavirus lands in Philly
Outreach workers fear a COVID-19 outbreak among the city’s homeless population.
As Philly clears homeless encampments, Convention Center and businesses work to fund permanent housing
Without a place to go, displaced people say they're "just going to move somewhere else."
In Suburban Station, live music brings holiday joy to the Hub of Hope
Project HOME's underground "Living Room" is a place to play and sing.
Dancing, DJs and art: Waterfront day party raises money for Philadelphians experiencing homelessness
The inaugural Hands Up Music Fest is coming to Penn Treaty Park.
How Philly convinced business leaders to be part of the homelessness solution
The city's Shared Public Spaces program was so successful, stakeholders are expanding its reach.
Heat wave response: Philly’s quadrupling homeless outreach for Code Red
The "feels like" temp could hit 113 degrees.
Property company gives Philly homeless free apartments for a year
Hope & Door is a partnership between Berger Rental and One Step Away.
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.
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.