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Philly landlords evict more people than owners in other large cities
Philly ranks fourth among big cities for the raw number of court filings seeking to evict residents from their homes.
7 years ago
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When it comes to redesigning a rec center, the real experts are the kids on the courts
On his first day of work at Cobbs Creek Recreation Center, Quan King stepped through a metal doorway that led to a barren foyer.
7 years ago
LED streetlights are coming to Philadelphia. Will they mess with our sleep?
as the city moves forward with the lighting makeover, experts are urging officials to consider public health and environmental questions.
7 years ago
City Council set to release sweeping new affordable housing bills
Philadelphia City Council is expected to announce on Wednesday an ambitious package of affordable housing bills — including a new tax on construction.
7 years ago
L&I commissioner: Boarding houses aren’t going away. Philly neighborhoods need to make room for them
In many parts of the city, including North Philadelphia, rooming houses are common.
7 years ago
Can better informed residents make neighborhoods safer, Philly Councilwoman asks with new bill
After a fire killed four residents of an illegal rooming house in North Philly last month, city leaders are wrestling with how to prevent similar tragedies from striking.
7 years ago
City Council advances bill to kill Philadelphia’s electric vehicle parking program
Philadelphia City Council took another step towards eliminating a program that encouraged electric vehicle ownership on Monday
7 years ago
Philly’s economy is growing but more people are dying from heroin and homicides
Pew Charitable Trusts released their 2018 State of the City report.
7 years ago