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Renewal Projects Threaten Philadelphia Skid Row
A Skid Row in Philadelphia faces demolition as state plans an expressway and urban renewal. Francis, a lifelong resident, and hundreds of others fear losing homes, with replacement housing urged by social workers. The plan prompts debate on whether The Row can be dispensed or relocated without creating new ghetto pockets. Community groups push for scattered, affordable housing and support services to end The Row permanently.
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Independence Hall
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7Th and Vine
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Penndot
South Philadelphia
South Philly
Bob McCarthy
Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center
McCarthy
Irv Shandler
Shandler
Salvation Army Harbor Light Mission
Pete
James Geddes