HUD Moving Forward on Bold Homelessness Reform

HUD is announcing that homelessness-related service providers across the nation can expect the 2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to be published by June 1, 2026. Further, applicants can expect awards to be made by December 1, 2026. The CoC Program is a national competition designed to promote community-wide efforts to reduce homelessness and optimize self-sufficiency.

As the number of people living on our streets remains at crisis levels, HUD is committed to reforming its homelessness programs. The status quo of “housing first” and “harm reduction” has failed at great cost to those suffering on our streets and to working American taxpayers.

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Rocky Lands a New Punch at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

In Philly, all roads lead to Rocky, one way or another.

Philly’s favorite fictional son has sparked spin-offs, podcasts, bus tours, generations of fandoms and, now, a major exhibition at the city’s premier art institution.

But Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments goes beyond Sylvester Stallone’s Oscar Award-winning franchise.

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Elizabeth “Liz” A. Lentz, 62, of Audubon

Peacefully on April 29, 2026, of Audubon, NJ. She was 62 years old.

Beloved wife of 29 years to Gary S. Lentz. Dear mother of Emily and Stephen. She is also lovingly survived by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda (nee Lentz) and Dieter Splinter, nieces and nephews, her cousins, Liz Lavin, Laurie Geiger, Michael and Ted Jadick and extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Eleanor Achtermann and her brother, James.

Liz was born and raised in Lancaster, PA. She was a graduate of Manheim Township High School and Millersville University. Liz was a dedicated and respected accounting professional who worked for the Vanguard Group, The American Red Cross, Harrisburg Area Community College and the Hershey Park organization.

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Joan Pierce, 83, of Woodbury

On April 30, 2026, at the age of 83. (nee Murphy) Of Woodbury. Formerly of Gloucester City. Predeceased by her parents, Frank and Beatrice Murphy (nee Keown); her daughter, Denise Madison; and siblings, Frank Murphy and Eileen Giusti. Survived by her sons and their families, Alfred Pierce, David Pierce (Christine) and Wayne Pierce (Jennifer); 6 grandchildren; brother, Stephen Murphy (Angela) and sister, Bernice Wentz.(Lewis) and her special niece Theresa

Joan was raised in Gloucester City, NJ and was a proud graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School class of 1961.