Topic: Homelessness

An Urgent Proposal to Solve our Housing Crisis
Drexel’s Metro Finance head calls for a radical rethink of the way we ensure Americans have homes
By Bruce Katz, Michael Saadine and Ben Preis
Philadelphia’s Opioid Addiction Failure
A New York Times article about a crippling new drug has drawn national attention (once again) to Kensington. A former city official who worked on the crisis under Jim Kenney takes the Mayor to task for his failure to solve the problem
By Josh Kruger
Guest Commentary: The Return of Center City?
Pedestrian volumes are at 73 percent of pre-pandemic numbers. Here, Center City District’s CEO on what that means — and what is still needed
By Paul R. Levy
Kensington’s Trauma Porn Problem
YouTubers roaming Kensington to record human suffering there have built a cottage industry of crass global gawkers. What can Philly do about it?
By Nick Russo
Listen: Ali Velshi on Mental Health Care — and Eric Adams’ Policy
MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi breaks down the policy of hospitalizing mentally ill persons against their will — and explains why we still wrestle with it today
By Ali Velshi
15 Ways Philadelphians Can Give Back this Thanksgiving
However you feel about the holiday — its lore, its food, its super-spreader potential — you can still use it as a chance to do good. Here, some simple, impactful tips to get started.
By Ethan Young
Help the Homeless in Philadelphia
More than 15 ways to make a difference in the lives of Philadelphians experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness
By Christine Speer Lejeune
How to Fight Food Insecurity in Philly
Donate peanut butter! Organize a food drive! Sort cans! Here are 15 simple things you can do now to help food insecure citizens of Philadelphia.
By Christine Speer Lejeune