‘A huge deterrent effect’: Philly City Council seeks to strengthen anti-discrimination law

Opponents argue the changes would overwhelm the city’s zoning board while supporters hope it would curb nuisance businesses in Philadelphia neighborhoods.

The Sixers arena deal died in January, but two months later, City Council is finally changing the space back to its former zoning.

Unlike other big cities, rental properties are not inspected proactively. Amid an affordable housing crisis, advocates say that’s putting low-income tenants at risk.