Shirley Raines, 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' founder, dies at 58

Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.

Former NFL defensive lineman stabbed to death in Los Angeles, records show

Kevin Johnson, a former NFL defensive lineman who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s, was stabbed to death in Los Angeles, authorities said. He was 55.

Inspector General investigates overspending of $15 million in Philly’s Office of Homeless Services

A preliminary investigation by Philadelphia Inspector General, Alex DeSantis, finds no criminal wrongdoing in the overspending of $15 million in Philadelphia's office of Homeless Services within recent years.

New housing units for homeless developing next to church in Old City

City leaders and community members broke ground on a new project called Old First House which creates additional housing for the chronically homeless in a converted church in Old City.

Most rental assistance has still not gone out, feds report

The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.