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Housing

Good Shepherd Senior Residences in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Affordable senior housing in Philadelphia expands with new Overbrook apartment development

Named after Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, which once occupied the site, the building addresses a critical need for affordable housing.

3 days ago

Alden Park Manor at 5500 Wissahickon Avenue
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A Germantown renter faced eviction after organizing fellow tenants. She just won a rare landlord retaliation case

Fair housing advocates hope the decision empowers more tenants to speak out in a city where fears of retaliation run deep.

4 days ago

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A group is gathered for a rally in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

West Philly tenants are pushing Mayor Parker to preserve 925 units of affordable housing

Starting in early July, the vast portfolio of properties can be marketed to the general public. Housing advocates fear that could displace thousands.

1 week ago

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Nilda Pimentel and Talia Giles
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A fight over vacant Philly lots is exposing tensions in Mayor Parker’s housing plan

The Turn the Key program promised affordable homeownership. Critics say many residents are priced out, raising the question: Who is "affordable housing" for?

1 week ago

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The Middle Township Municipal Building
Urban Planning

South Jersey woman contesting eminent domain seizure of her property: ‘They could build around me’

The law firm representing Middle Township claims a planned housing development will help community members.

2 weeks ago

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Rochelle Bilal speaking at a podium
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly sheriff wants to double size of eviction unit after shootings shuttered for-profit system. She may not get it

The office is the sole entity responsible for carrying out evictions. It's taking months to close cases — and costing landlords.

2 weeks ago

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Homes on North 50th Street in West Philadelphia.
Community
Billy Penn

Need help fixing your house? Here’s your guide to home repair resources in Philly

Whether you’re looking for senior, income-friendly resources or general repair programs, here’s your overview of Philly home repair resources.

3 weeks ago

Jamie Ding on Jeopardy!
Politics & Policy

‘Jeopardy!’ winner and Lawrenceville resident Jamie Ding joins N.J. Gov. Sherrill in pushing for more affordable housing

The self-described bureaucrat and law student from Lawrenceville won 31 consecutive “Jeopardy!” games.

3 weeks ago

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A rendering shows a proposed housing development for Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New apartments are planned for Germantown parcel with history of illegal dumping

The project from Liberty Bell Management calls for a mix of townhomes and duplexes. Construction could start sometime in 2027.

3 weeks ago

Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly renters just secured new protections from landlord retaliation. A lawsuit could undo them

Fair housing advocates say the City Council measures will make it safer for tenants to speak up about dangerous living conditions. But a federal lawsuit looms.

3 weeks ago

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Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Pope Leo XIV inspires Habitat for Humanity initiative bringing 26 homes to North Philadelphia

An anonymous donor contributed to 20 Habitat affiliates across the country, including Philadelphia, after the pontiff, a Villanova grad, was elected.

1 month ago

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A row of new single-family homes on Page Street
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A proposed crackdown on corporate landlords could threaten Philly-area homes for people with intellectual disabilities

The bill aims to lower single-family home prices. But it would inadvertently endanger companies that provide housing for some people with disabilities.

1 month ago

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Mount Airy Station in 1883
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A Mount Airy train station and former chapel will join Philly’s historic register — and be repurposed

Developer Ken Weinstein hopes to turn the Furness station into a mixed-use property and convert Blue Bell Mission into a single-family home.

1 month ago

Rowhouses in North Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia proactive rental-inspection plan takes shape ahead of Council vote

Department of Licenses and Inspections officials shared new details Wednesday during a budget hearing before City Council.

1 month ago

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Nicolas O’Rourke sitting and listening
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly landlords escalate fight over legislation aimed at protecting city renters

A motion filed Monday seeks to add new allegations to a rare lawsuit that alleges a City Council committee violated state law.

2 months ago

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