Puerto Rico evacuees in Philadelphia

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After Hurricane Maria struck, thousands of people in Puerto Rico fled the island for the mainland. But many have struggled to find permanent housing as federal aid dries up. Catalina Jaramillo of WHYY looks at how Philadelphia has responded with support.

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