All Issues (10)
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, ...
- Sexual Harassment and Your Fair Housing Rights - Sep. 01, 2010
- Important New Laws Regarding Condo Associations and Evictions - Aug. 09, 2010
- Challenging Selective Code Enforcement Policies in Lake Worth - Jul. 29, 2010
Wage Theft
The Problem: Wage theft, the unlawful underpayment or non-payment of workers’ wages, is prevalent in Palm Beach County. There is no recourse for these workers to ...
- Broken Laws, Unprotected Workers: Violations of Employment and Labor Laws in America's Cities - Jun. 18, 2010
- Lessons Learned from Miami-Dade's Wage Theft Ordinance - Jun. 18, 2010
- Miami-Dade's New Wage Theft Ordinance - Jun. 18, 2010
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 ...
- Nonprofit and Business Collaborate to Provide Affordable Housing - Jul. 06, 2010
- Reverse Mortgages: Part I - Jun. 29, 2010
- Reverse Mortgages: Part II - Jun. 29, 2010
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 ...
- Teens: Are You Eligible to Have Your Records Expunged or Sealed? - Sep. 07, 2010
- Some Girls Are Living an Upside-Down Life! - Aug. 31, 2010
- Teens: Do You Know the Difference Between Expunction and Sealing of Records? - Aug. 19, 2010
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. ...
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 ...
- Taking Away the Keys - Aug. 25, 2010
- Needed: A Few More Heroes - Aug. 23, 2010
- Probating an Estate After the Death of a Loved One - Aug. 19, 2010
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, ...
- Is Someone You Know a Victim of Domestic Violence? - Aug. 25, 2010
- Legal Residency Rights for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Abuse - Aug. 03, 2010
- Video! Teens Teaching Teens About Abuse and Healthy Relationships - Jul. 26, 2010
Gulf Oil Spill
- Oil and Dispersant From BP Spill is Sitting on the Bottom and Headed East - Aug. 17, 2010
- Visualizing the Oil Spill: If it was in Southern Florida - Jun. 30, 2010
- How Will Hurricanes Affect the Oil Spill? - Jun. 23, 2010
Mental Wellness
What is mental wellness?
The term "mental wellness" indicates a positive state of mental health, free from a range of mental problems. But there are things ...- Pre-existing Condition? Step Right Up. - Sep. 07, 2010
- Mental Health Minute - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Jul. 13, 2010
- Advocate for Mental Health - Jul. 01, 2010
Foreclosure
Foreclosure, the forced sale of property to satisfy an unpaid debt, has become an all-too-familiar word in Palm Beach ...
- Clerk reports new foreclosure case filings down slightly in July - Aug. 13, 2010
- Lenders Now Required to Participate in Foreclosure Mediation Program - Jul. 15, 2010
- Who Owns My Mortgage? - Jul. 07, 2010




