PHA may ‘cut our losses’ and scrap Queen Lane Apartments demo plan, says agency official

The rezoning would change the rules for building in a historic neighborhood experiencing a boom as demand for housing swells in the city.

Property damages related to excavation work by negligent contractors is a growing problem in Philadelphia as developers try to maximize square footage on small lots.

After years of fighting, Philadelphia recently won a legal battle with one of its most infamous slumlords. But it cost the city millions, and the tab is still running.