
Housing
West Oak Lane tenants protest building management over maintenance issues
Residents say SBG Management Services has ignored their requests to fix up Oak Lane Court Apartments. The company says they’re lying.
1 year ago
Thousands of low-income homeowners within city limits could get a $500 credit on their property tax bill if they qualify for a program that’s soon to expire.
1 year ago
Listen 1:2120 Delco renters face eviction each day. How can officials change that?
After a year of discussion and planning, the Delaware County Housing Coalition presented a series of recommendations for the county to undertake.
1 year ago
Listen 1:06Philly eviction contractors may need licenses to perform lockouts
These private security hires currently do not need any special training to work.
1 year ago
Listen 1:12‘An enormous relief’: Philly’s Colored Girls Museum wins zoning approval
The decision means the museum can remain at its current location in Germantown.
1 year ago
Listen 0:49Delaware groups work to connect the dots between substance use and homelessness
Today, the fourth community response addressed the health outcomes of substance abuse, highlighting housing as a common concern.
1 year ago
Foster care experience, childhood abuse and trauma can affect housing stability, experts say
Nearly 60% of youth identified as “homeless” have experienced foster care, abuse or domestic violence, experts say.
1 year ago
Listen 2:37Utility shut-off protections in Pa. would be expanded to summer months under bill
The legislature must reauthorize a law that shields people from winter utility shut-offs before the end of the year.
1 year ago
How to keep pipes from freezing in cold weather and what to do if your pipes freeze
Pipes frozen? Follow these tips on how to prevent your pipes from freezing when the temperature drops — and what to do if your pipes freeze.
1 year ago
Landlord’s brother charged in connection to illegal eviction attempt in West Philly
The charges stem from an extraordinary ordeal marked by violent threats, visits from police and frayed nerves.
1 year ago
Listen 1:00New funding for Delaware’s collaborative initiative to boost homeless services
Delaware takes a step to further address homelessness with more than $1 million through a collaboration initiative aiding 10 organizations.
1 year ago
Listen 1:13Philadelphia is ‘America’s poorest big city.’ Here’s what that actually means
The prevalence of poverty in Philadelphia led to a phrase that may have reached its shelf life as a useful advocacy tool.
1 year ago
Listen 4:25Civil rights lawsuit filed over 2022 Fairmount fire that killed 9 children and 3 adults
The federal lawsuit is against the Philadelphia Housing Authority and the city's Department of Human Services, as well as various officials of the agencies.
1 year ago
Homelessness in the Philly region, by the numbers
Of people who experience homelessness in Philly, more than 17% are children under the age of 18, and over 8% are youth ages 18 to 24.
1 year ago
Ridley Park approves 17% property tax increase at special council meeting
Council leaders said this decision comes after Prospect Medical Holdings is late on paying taxes totaling $487,000.
1 year ago