PlanPhilly Archive

The project hit a snag in October 2021 after residents raised concerns about the development’s footprint.

The Rental Improvement Fund will provide forgivable and low-interest loans to small landlords who cannot afford to fix up their properties.

The federal government is requiring water utilities to identify service lines made of toxic lead. Researchers in Philly are trying to find an easier way.

The Landlord and Tenant Office has conducted evictions since the 1970s. Tenants and advocates say it’s time to get rid of it.

Philadelphia got over $163 million in federal recovery money tied to Ida. The city plans to spend nearly a third of it to improve housing.

The Philadelphia Energy Authority released a Request for Proposals Monday that could see 750 low- to moderate-income households get solar panels installed on their roofs.

The Eviction Diversion Program started as a temporary initiative to keep rental disputes out of court. Three years on, it’s having a lasting impact few cities have realized.

The popular home repairs program is on a list of spending initiatives a state budget official has said need additional legislation.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s president forecasts inflation decline without more interest rate hikes.

The project is expected to cut the energy used by street lights in half, saving enough electricity annually to power nearly 3,700 homes.

High mortgage rates, overvalued homes, and low inventory continue to hurt renters looking to enter the housing market.

The Inn of the Amazing Mercy will provide short-term and permanent supportive housing to more than 60 residents.

Callers to the heatline tend to seek tips on staying safe, ask about free air conditioners, or report symptoms of heat-related illness, its director said.

Marisa Shuter had agreed to temporarily stop performing evictions after a string of shootings involving her deputies.

“Whether you're in Rehoboth Beach or Cape May… you need to have a plan,” said FEMA Regional Administrator MaryAnn Tierney.