
Housing
‘More needs to be done’: Pa. lawmakers push to overhaul Philly’s for-profit eviction system
A forthcoming legislative package is designed to make lockouts safer and more predictable for tenants.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:13Delaware Valley realtors say even baby boomers aren’t selling their homes like before
The typical home sale cycle is completely disrupted and there’s a clog in the market dynamics, Delaware Valley realtors say.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:01Pa. could pass a ‘lemon law’ for homes to protect residents from shoddy construction
A recent building boom has made this a big issue in Philadelphia, where hundreds have dealt with “construction destruction.”
3 weeks ago
Philly still has roughly 8K property assessment appeals to review
The city received nearly 20,000 “First Level Reviews” following a three-year pause in assessments that led to widespread sticker shock
3 weeks ago
New Jersey’s ANCHOR Program acknowledges high cost of living, but is not a ‘game changer’
For the program to return this year, Murphy set aside more than $2 billion in the 2024 state budget that took effect July 1.
1 month ago
Housing advocates say Philly’s for-profit eviction system lacks dignity and compassion
During a committee hearing, lawmakers looked for potential ways to improve the city’s Landlord and Tenant Office.
1 month ago
Listen 1:11‘The system needs to change’: Philly woman is suing OCF Realty for housing discrimination
Under city law, property owners can’t refuse to rent to a prospective tenant because they participate in a housing assistance program.
1 month ago
Listen 1:13New Castle County cuts vacant properties in half through new initiative
The northern Delaware county cut vacant properties 53% since 2017 through the Vacant Spaces to Livable Places initiative.
1 month ago
‘I have the foundation now’: Habitat for Humanity to mint 6 Philly homeowners after yearlong delay
The project hit a snag in October 2021 after residents raised concerns about the development’s footprint.
1 month ago
‘A win-win’: New repairs program seeks to stabilize Philly’s stock of affordable housing
The Rental Improvement Fund will provide forgivable and low-interest loans to small landlords who cannot afford to fix up their properties.
1 month ago
There are so many big developments planned for North Broad Street
The latest proposal would bring retail and residential action to the North Philly rail stop.
1 month ago
Recent shootings spur Philly housing activists to protest for-profit evictions
The Landlord and Tenant Office has conducted evictions since the 1970s. Tenants and advocates say it’s time to get rid of it.
1 month ago
Port Richmond neighbors raise $20,000 for residents impacted by New Year’s Day gas explosion
Many are still struggling with repairs and others have reported break-ins. Civic association leaders say the city has provided little coordinated response.
1 month ago
Underground mines are unlikely to blame for a deadly house explosion in Pennsylvania, state says
The state is looking for potential sources of combustible natural gas such as landfills, sewer lines, wells, pipelines and coal mines.
1 month ago
Building bridges to security: Delaware’s HOSS program fights housing instability
The Housing Outreach and Stability Services program addresses housing instability by partnering with local organizations, offering case management and community outreach.
1 month ago
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