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Housing

Rowhouses in Philly
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A free program in Philly continues to limit the number of eviction filings in the city

The Eviction Diversion Program started as a temporary initiative to keep rental disputes out of court. Three years on, it’s having a lasting impact few cities have realized.

2 years ago

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home repairs happening
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Pa.’s Whole-Home Repairs money is in limbo despite Shapiro’s budget signature

The popular home repairs program is on a list of spending initiatives a state budget official has said need additional legislation.

2 years ago

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Homes in Yeadon Borough, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Report: First-time homebuyers in Philly area need to make more to afford a starter home

High mortgage rates, overvalued homes, and low inventory continue to hurt renters looking to enter the housing market.

2 years ago

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A group of people gathered together cut a ribbon
PlanPhilly
Community

‘A beacon of equity’: New Project HOME development marks a new milestone

The Inn of the Amazing Mercy will provide short-term and permanent supportive housing to more than 60 residents.

2 years ago

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police officers standing outside of a home
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philly landlord-tenant officer expected to resume evictions ‘within weeks,’ sources say

Marisa Shuter had agreed to temporarily stop performing evictions after a string of shootings involving her deputies.

2 years ago

An unused brick building labeled
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Strawberry Mansion housing development part of master plan rooted in health and wellness

The Diamond Preventative Health Hub will also be home to 10,000 square feet of commercial space.

2 years ago

Community members and government leaders receiving the $50 million grant from the U.S. Development of Housing and Urban Development.
Community

‘A chance of hope’: $50 million federal grant to boost redevelopment in Wilmington’s Riverside

Wilmington Housing Authority will use a $50 million federal grant to accelerate the Riverside development project to add more than 700 affordable homes.

2 years ago

Mike Ramsey in front of his house.
Community

‘It shouldn’t be this difficult’: Pa. homeowners desperate as mortgage aid struggles drag on

Pa. promised fixes for a troubled mortgage relief program. Months later, problems persist, new challenges have emerged, and thousands of homeowners are still waiting for help.

2 years ago

People shop for air conditioners during a heat wave last week in New York City. Many people who live in public housing can't afford such units or the utility bills that come with them — and there's no federal requirement for air conditioning.
NPR
Weather

Withering heat is more common, but getting AC is still a struggle in public housing

Many people in public housing are especially vulnerable to extreme heat, and there's no federal requirement for air conditioning. That leaves some tenants struggling to pay fo

2 years ago

Homeless shelter
Community

Chester County’s homeless population rises for first time since 2020

Numbers from Chester County’s 2023 Point-In-Time count show an eight percent increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness.

2 years ago

A walkway stretches into the distance, lined by rows of small white homes on either side.
Community

Delaware nonprofits secure $6 million to offer housing help to people experiencing homelessness

The American Rescue Plan awarded Delaware $6 million, which will be divided among four groups working to eliminate homelessness and offer housing assistance.

2 years ago

A hydrant is open at Reese and Cumberland streets
Studio 2

Heat Island Effect, Roosevelt Blvd Subway, Things to Do

Philadelphia has declared a heat health emergency due to oppressive temperatures that could feel like a hundred degrees. We’ll talk about extreme heat and efforts to fight it.

Air Date: July 27, 2023 12:00 pm

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Rowhomes
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘A scary proposition’: A 35-property Zillow listing is raising eyebrows in West Philly

The post appeared in early May, but has recently gained attention thanks to TikTok.

2 years ago

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A rowhome in Spring Garden.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Philly is cracking down on unlicensed Airbnb hosts, with 1,500 listings at risk of removal

Looking to list your space? Two years after a law tightened requirements, the city is getting serious about enforcement.

2 years ago

Angel Davis stands at a podium with her lawyer, Bethany Nikitenko
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philly woman critically injured in eviction shooting sues city’s landlord-tenant officer

The suit seeks damages in excess of $50,000 for the “substantial physical and emotional pain and suffering” Angel Davis has endured as a result of the shooting.

2 years ago

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