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Housing

A 2018 file photo shows garbage piled in front of an apartment complex in Lower Germantown.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

$84 million reboot: PHA seeks to transform vacant Germantown properties into 121 affordable rentals

The properties were part of Germantown Settlement’s vast real estate portfolio before the social services nonprofit was undone by scandal.

4 days ago

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A rendering of the revamped Westpark Apartments in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Construction begins at Philly’s Westpark Apartments site

The Philadelphia Housing Authority project covers 1,000 units and is expected to cost upwards of $500 million to complete.

1 week ago

An eviction notice
Courts & Law

New Jersey housing advocates hail court decision protecting rights of renters facing eviction

The decision in a North Jersey rental dispute establishes how much renters need to pay to avoid being evicted from their homes.

2 weeks ago

A single-family home in the East Falls neighborhood in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s housing market pains are expected to continue in 2026: ‘Everyone is kind of stuck’

With high home prices and mortgage rates, renters and homeowners still won’t have much mobility in the new year.

3 weeks ago

An aerial view of residential streets in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council’s big housing push: What changed for renters, homeowners and developers in 2025

The mayor’s housing plan took center stage, but lawmakers also made it easier for certain renters to move and made life easier for affordable housing developers.

3 weeks ago

Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 12/18/2025

Ask Governor Meyer is a chance for Delawareans to hear directly from their governor and ask questions in real time.

Air Date: December 18, 2025 8:00 pm

Listen 50:58
inside the developing Camden's Martin McKernan Supportive Housing Center
Urban Planning

Camden County builds $22 million supportive housing complex with 60 units for unsheltered residents

The McKernan Supportive Housing Community in Blackwood is slated to open by summer 2026.

4 weeks ago

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Kenyatta Johnson looks on
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly City Council has signed off on the first phase of Parker’s big housing plan — but not the version she wanted

The mayor strongly opposed prioritizing the city's lowest-income households. Now, the H.O.M.E. initiative is set to add millions for repairs and preservation efforts.

1 month ago

Listen 1:06
The Delaware County courthouse in Media.
Politics & Policy

Delaware County property taxes will climb 19% in 2026

For the second consecutive year, Delaware County Council is enacting a double-digit property tax hike on homeowners.

1 month ago

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Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium surrounded by other officials
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Philly Mayor Parker’s $2B housing plan

Mayor Cherelle Parker makes the case for building and preserving 30,000 housing units in the city and reflects on her first two years in office.

Air Date: December 10, 2025 12:00 pm

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Overhead photo of a residential area
Politics & Policy

Delaware County property taxes could rise 19% in 2026

Residents did not hold back their feelings on absorbing another tax increase. “This feels like déjà vu,” said one Drexel Hill constituent.

1 month ago

Listen 0:49
Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

In major win for Philly progressives, City Council advances housing budget with more money for lowest income residents

The measure is expected to pass during a second and final vote scheduled for Council's final regular meeting of the year.

1 month ago

Listen 1:09
Shown is Philadelphia along the Delaware River, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia wants residents’ input to shape the city’s future

The public survey is part of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s work to update the city’s comprehensive plan.

1 month ago

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Casas en New Castle, Delaware
Politics & Policy

La Corte Suprema de Delaware allana el camino para que los propietarios de viviendas del condado de New Castle paguen impuestos más bajos

Los propietarios de Delaware perdieron su apuesta de obtener una ley que otorgase alivio en el impuesto de propiedad a los propietarios de viviendas.

2 months ago

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer delivers his first State of the State address
Politics & Policy

‘We’re not out of the woods’: Delaware passes legislation to shore up $400M budget shortfall

The bill decouples federal and Delaware state tax code. Corporate income tax makes up about 5% of the state budget.

2 months ago

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