Amira Scott, a participant of the Step Up program, gives a tour Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, of her new Allentown apartment and reacts sitting on her bed in her own bedroom. She will share the apartment with ...

Amira Scott and her family on Monday moved into their new Allentown apartment, complete with a TV, dining set and toys for the kids. It’s a lucky opportunity, given the Lehigh Valley’s housing ...

Maine will end its transitional housing program for asylum seekers by the end of September, citing budget constraints and declining arrivals. A shelter in Portland is also expected to close. “The ...