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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Communities nationwide will soon be able to apply for federal homelessness funding under a revised program that places greater emphasis on services beyond permanent housing.
New Homeless Funding Plan Signals Major Policy Shift Read More
You may have heard that buying a home is better than renting. After all, why “throw money away” on rent when you could be building wealth through homeownership? Financial professionals …
Ask These Two Questions Before Buying a Home Read More
INDIANA, PA — Medicaid recipients with chronic health conditions who are at risk of homelessness could receive new housing and support services under a proposed $1 million state investment included …
$1M Housing Plan Targets Homelessness, Health Risks Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is appealing a federal court ruling that temporarily blocks the agency from changing how billions of dollars in federal …
HUD Appeals Court Order Blocking Changes to Homeless Grants Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is distributing more than $47.2 million in refunds to renters who were charged undisclosed fees and other unlawful costs by Invitation Homes, one …
FTC Sends $47 Million in Refunds to Renters Over Hidden Fees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday unveiled a far-reaching agenda aimed at reversing addiction, homelessness, and chronic public health failures, rolling out new …
HHS Unleashes Sweeping Recovery Plan Targeting Addiction, Homelessness Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Renting a three-bedroom home will cost significantly less than buying one in Chester County in 2026, setting the county apart from much of the nation as …
Rent Beats Buying in Chester County as Housing Costs Buck National Trend Read More
MALVERN, PA — A major new student housing project at The University of Texas at Austin has reached a key construction milestone, moving the campus closer to delivering more than …
UT Austin Housing Project Hits Milestone, Fast-Tracking 1,000 New Beds Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County officials announced a record $3,270,000 investment to build a new emergency housing facility in West Chester, a move they say will immediately eliminate the …
Record $3.27M Grant Expands Family Shelter, Wipes Out County Waitlist Read More
New Facility Expands Capacity to Serve Families Experiencing Homelessness in Chester County WEST CHESTER, PA — Friends Association will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, January 21 at 1:00 p.m. …
Friends Association to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Family Shelter in West Chester Read More