An innovative method for identifying youth experiencing homelessness.

If the legislation passes in May, the next step would be to get buy-in from municipalities and school districts.

Momentum builds to advance legislation in Philadelphia City Council; meanwhile Altoona begins to discuss implementation.

With the loss of General Assistance, restoring funding to homeless assistance programs is even more important.

Daily News editorial: “it’s time Council dealt with Philly's vacant-land crisis”

The credits come from the New Markets Tax Credit program, to spur increased investments into businesses and real estate projects in low-income communities.

Act 80 has been challenged by lawyers representing three individuals from the Philadelphia area who lost general assistance and seven statewide organizations.

Bi-partisan legislation introduced in the house to the change Department of Welfare to Department of Human Services.

In October 2012, three woman whose General Assistance was terminated filed a lawsuit challenging the end of General Assistance.