All Issues (23)

Affordable Housing

For housing to be affordable, it shouldn't cost more than 30% of your family's income. A recent study of housing in Palm Beach County found that nearly 35,000 households ...

Child Safety

Palm Beach County is on par with the rest of the country in terms of keeping children safe; however, there is plenty of room for improvement. Of particular concern is ...

Community Health

Is Palm Beach County is a healthy community? We see people riding bikes, swimming in the ocean, rollerblading and walking dogs all around us; we see numerous hospitals, ...

Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse is abusive or violent behavior in a close relationship, such as a marriage, a dating couple, or a family. Abuse can come in many forms: physical, sexual, ...

Education

According to the 2010 census data, Palm Beach County is home to approximately 300,000 citizens under the age of 21, clearly demonstrating the need for quality educational...

Elder Care

Elder care is the term used to describe the care of and services provided for senior citizens. Generally, "elder care" refers to the issues and concerns faced by people ...

Election Fallout

The 2012 election is over. But are all the divisions and bitter feelings gone? Our elections issue will explore how one of the costliest...

Employment

What kind of jobs do people in Palm Beach County do? Some of our biggest industries include:

• Tourism, recreation & entertainment
• Communications ...

  

Fair Housing

In 1968, the Fair Housing Act was passed in the U.S. Congress. Despite strong successive legislation, housing discrimination based on race, gender, national origin, ...

Foreclosure

Foreclosure, the forced sale of property to satisfy an unpaid debt, has become an all-too-familiar word in Palm Beach ...

Gulf Oil Spill

The Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig suffered an explosion in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, causing massive ...

Hunger is Hurting Palm Beach County

Florida is one of seven states with a significantly higher number of households with food insecurity problems than the U.S. national average. In Palm Beach County alone,...

Hurricanes

According to the National Hurricane Center, hurricane season in the Atlantic begins June 1^st and ends on November 30^th each year. South Florida has ...

It's Ethics Awareness Month: Who's Watching You?

An online discussion about how our collective values are shaping Palm Beach County's reputation. The breadth of information ...

Mental Health: Private Matter or Public Threat?

The succession of high-profile and mass shootings across our nation has unleashed a debate about whether enough is done to identify and treat people with mental illness. ...

Mental Wellness

What is mental wellness?

Parental Involvement

SPECIAL YOURPBC DEBATE
Parental Involvement and Educational Success: Are Palm Beach County parents making the grade? It's an important question that was ...

Rental Housing

Has "rent" become a four-letter word in Palm Beach County? YourPBC.org's second managed debate is focused on how the foreclosure crisis is increasing rental prices, ...

Supporting the Arts

"Communities that invest in the arts reap the additional benefit of jobs, economic growth, and a quality of life that positions those ...

Veterans Affairs

Military veterans face unique challenges as they embark on their post-military lives. Many face economic difficulties, as they seek employment in the civilian world. ...

Wage Theft

Wage theft is the unlawful underpayment or non-payment of workers' wages. In cities like Charlotte, Nashville, and New Orleans, and in regions like North Alabama and ...

Water Sustainability and Quality

Water sustainability hinges on maintaining water quality. Water

Youth Crime and Violence

Youth crime harms communities, creates a culture of fear and damages the lives of some of our most vulnerable young people in Palm Beach County. Reducing youth crime and ...