Two waterfront tales
March 1, 2007
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Philly tenants are waging a war against ‘junk’ fees. City Council may help
The fight is part of the “End Rental Ripoffs” campaign launched by members of a citywide tenant union. It’s unclear when legislation will be introduced.
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A day spent doing demolition work offers volunteers a firsthand look at Philadelphia’s housing challenges — and how communities respond to them.
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Philly could lose nearly 8,000 affordable rentals over the next decade. Here’s why
Amid a housing shortage, researchers say it’s unclear how many of these units will be preserved as affordable rentals. About 43,000 could vanish statewide.
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