AllSides Balanced Search reveals information and ideas from all sides of the political spectrum so you can get the full picture.
Mar 18 2024
News
Nursing home only, no homeless facility: Strafford County Republicans make demands known
DOVER — Leaders from the Republican minority in the Strafford County delegation are demanding a new nursing home project be vastly scaled back from a $170 million plan rejected late last year. And they don't want to see transitional housing for the homeless included. "Everything promoted and discussed prior that is not related to a nursing facility is off the table, no expensive solar farms,
Fosters Daily DemocratMar 20 2024
News
Wednesday’s Warrior: Wolcott man dedicates 13 years to homelessness awareness
WOLCOTT, Conn. (WTNH) – As we welcome spring, a group from Wolcott doesn’t want you to forget about the cold, harsh reality the homeless population faces during the winter months and really all-year round. With a spirit to help others, Kyle Gardner of Wolcott has dedicated the last 13 years to helping those less fortunate. “You always have less than someone, but you always have more than
WTNHMar 23 2024
News
First United Methodist provides homeless women a chance to recharge on Friday mornings
First United Methodist provides homeless women a chance to recharge on Friday mornings Zeta Forsyth gets her hair cut by stylist Jennifer Cruz after getting a shower and breakfast during 'At the Well' on Friday, March 22, 2024. The event is held every Friday morning by volunteers at First United Methodist Church in downtown Austin to provide women experiencing homelessness with a chance to
Austin American-StatesmanMar 20 2024
News
Rochester bans camping on city property in attempt to curb homeless encampments
The Rochester City Council passed an ordinance Monday that prohibits camping on city property and city right-of-ways. It also gives Rochester City Police enforcing authority. The vote was 4 to 3.Council Member Patrick Keane voted in favor of the ordinance. He said he doesn’t believe the ordinance is the solution to homelessness, but he supports the need for the ordinance. “At this point, I’m
MPR NewsJan 23 2024
News
Ohio pastor charged for housing the homeless in his church sues city in federal lawsuit
An Ohio pastor who was charged with zoning violations for housing people experiencing homelessness has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Bryan and its officials. Earlier this year, Pastor Chris Avell decided to keep the doors of his church, Dad's Place, in Bryan open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to reach out to the city's most "vulnerable." Bryan is a small city of about 8,600
NBC News (Online)Mar 22 2024
News
Crime calls up 2,900% at hotel converted to homeless shelter in Denver
In the first three months after the City of Denver converted a hotel in Denver's Central Park neighborhood to a shelter for the homeless, calls for police and first responders rose 2,900% compared to the previous three months when it served as a hotel, according to city data obtained by CBS News Colorado. Cole Chandler, Denver Mayor Michael Johnston's senior adviser on homelessness, said, "We'
CBS News (Online)Mar 15 2024
News
Police: Man fatally stabbed at Detroit homeless shelter, 1 arrested
A man was fatally stabbed at a homeless shelter on Detroit's east side Friday night, according to police. The incident took place in the 14300 block of Kercheval Avenue, near Chalmers Street. Authorities have been at the scene for over an hour and a half. Detroit police Cpl. Dan Donakowski said one person was taken into custody. What led to the stabbing is still unknown. An investigation
FOX 2 DetroitMar 26 2024
News
Affordable housing is for all of us
In Southeastern Connecticut, discussions regarding municipal affordable housing plans have ignited a critical conversation about housing equity and inclusion in our region. Elected officials are starting to acknowledge their constituents’ pain of not having affordable, safe and appropriate housing. As reported by The Day, discussions in the Town of Lyme about affordable housing and Rep. Doug
The DayMar 15 2024
News
City crews clear Harrisburg homeless encampment at busy underpass
A homeless encampment on the sidewalk of a busy Harrisburg underpass was being cleared Friday afternoon, shortly after the posted deadline for all homeless residents to vacate the area. City officials posted signs throughout the underpass advising all residents to leave by 3 p.m. Friday, citing health, safety and fire hazard concerns. Police also noted the underpass is prone to flood during
The Patriot-NewsMar 22 2024
News
City of San Antonio on track to perform 700 homeless encampment sweeps by the fall
The city's online dashboard breaks down abatements performed by month and district. There's also a map indicating which sites have been cleaned up more than once. Example video title will go here for this video Example video title will go here for this video SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio has performed more than 400 homeless encampment abatements since the start of the start of the
KENS 5