Barriers to participation in the federal program include lack of awareness, and for some, fear stirred by misinformation.
Community & Public Health
More than 330 Black infants in D.C. have died in the past six years. Local legislation and programming aim to address the causes.
The lack of affordable housing for seniors in the county has worsened in the past two years, with homeless service providers warning of a large surge in housing and homelessness aid requests.
Fancy countertops in kitchens and restrooms are causing Latino immigrant workers in California to develop silicosis, an incurable lung disease that can be fatal.
The end of Roe has hamstrung advocates for pregnant victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Wayne Elmore was on his way to his job as a school bus driver in rural North Texas when a vehicle collision left him with head-to-toe broken bones.
In Colorado and other western states, rapid access to care after a major injury is often out of reach. Patients there are more likely to die before ever reaching a hospital.
An investigation by The Public’s Radio revealed that landlords rarely face consequences for failing to obtain the certificates. Hear from the reporter behind the investigation, Nina Sparling.
As the program tries to address some of Sonoma’s biggest challenges, how well will it work, and what can other cities learn from the results?
Rhode Island has several resources to help tenants and landlords deal with lead-based paint.