Housing
Shapiro calls for $1B investment amid Pennsylvania housing affordability crisis
The request came during the fourth and final budget address of the governor’s first term. He is calling for a total of $53.2 billion in spending.
2 days ago
Listen 0:54Philly City Council vote unlocks $800M for housing, shifting more aid to lowest-income residents
The legislative hurdle was cleared after intense pressure from Mayor Cherelle Parker opposing the changes to the H.O.M.E initiative's first phase.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:06Philly’s Logan Triangle, infamous for sinking homes, could soon become a place that builds them
As part of her signature housing plan, Parker wants to bring homebuilding factories to underutilized sites in Philadelphia.
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Listen 0:59West Chester gets a new family shelter: ‘We will not turn our eyes away from homelessness’
The Friends Association’s new building located 825 Paoli Pike comprises an office space and a 10-unit family shelter.
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PHA, building trades unions strike deal to rebuild shuttered Brith Sholom House
PHA announced a $100 million agreement to restore the apartment tower in Wynnefield Heights, creating “deeply affordable” senior housing and hundreds of jobs.
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Listen 1:18New Pennsylvania loan program seeks to expand affordable rentals for at-risk populations
The $35 million initiative comes courtesy of the American Rescue Plan. The funding will be distributed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.
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Listen 1:07Garden State residents spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The newly elected governor wants to make the state more affordable.
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Listen 1:06Germantown residents are mobilizing against displacement: ‘People power is real’
With a nod to King's vision for America, grassroots organizers aim to empower residents to "fight for their neighborhoods" amid mounting affordability pressures.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:17Affordable housing will remain a top issue in 2026 as lawmakers aim to help renters and expand supply amid an ongoing crisis.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:00$84 million reboot: PHA seeks to transform vacant Germantown properties into 153 affordable rentals
The properties were part of Germantown Settlement’s vast real estate portfolio before the social services nonprofit was undone by scandal.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:52Construction 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.
4 weeks ago
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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago
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.
2 months ago
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
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