Year after year, auto shops flout rules intended to prevent fires and protect people and the environment from toxic fumes and fluids. Despite efforts to stop new shops from popping up, more continue to open via a zoning appeals process that allows owners to secure variances with little scrutiny. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
Since 2010, Broad Street Ministry has served as a kind of post office for people experiencing homelessness. Those who comes in can claim the ministry’s address as their own. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
“Is it working?” A Generocity reader’s question–via our Broke is Listening series–prompts a look at OHS’ efforts to combat homelessness. | From: Generocity (Read more.)
Distrust of the city’s water is particularly pronounced among low-income minority and female residents, who are drinking bottled water at higher rates than their counterparts. Drink Philly Tap wants to deliver the message that Philly’s water is safer, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly than bottled water. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
In early March, Philadelphia Weekly spoke to nine women who tried to make Fernwood East a year-round women’s shelter or, at the very least, gain an extension. Of the 42 women who stayed at Fernwood East, 10 have secured Permanent Supportive Housing. | From: Philly Weekly (Read more.)
The PHL Neighborhood Growth Project will “engage with community leaders, voters, and candidates in honest dialogue about the challenges facing the City of Philadelphia and advocate for an inclusive, pro-growth agenda as being key to needed solutions.” | From: NBC10 (Read more.)
These rent-by-the-room establishments occupy a perilous niche in Philadelphia’s housing landscape — unwelcome and banned in most city neighborhoods, yet in demand from renters in need of affordable and accessible options. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
In this Broke is Listening story, we tackle rent control. Philly used to have it — and housing advocates are pushing for a return. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Michaela Winberg is general assignment reporter for Billy Penn. She discusses Philly’s homeless problem and transportation issues in the city. | From: WURD Radio (Read more.)
300 homeless Philadelphians might be back on the street this month. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
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