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Housing

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly is unlocking $400M for housing. Here’s what that means for renters and homeowners

Mayor Parker's H.O.M.E. plan is entering a critical new phase. Advocates hope it helps the city's most vulnerable residents.

1 month ago

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Valerie Diaz Pagan
Community
Billy Penn

Esperanza’s land trust transforms decrepit North Philly homes into gleaming low-cost rentals

The North Philly nonprofit works to “protect our community” from a growing displacement threat.

1 month ago

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Community

South Philly homeless encampment residents facing displacement call on the city for safe outdoor living space

A scheduled sweep of an outdoor encampment called Camp Chloe, home to about 20 people, was delayed Friday morning.

2 months ago

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Wilmington Mayor John Carney
Politics & Policy

Advocates call for more support for Wilmington renters during Mayor Carney’s budget speech

Wilmington housing advocates and the mayor's office are at odds over his opposition to rent assistance and stabilization programs.

2 months ago

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Carlos Boothe looks on
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

West Philly tenants are racing to save 925 affordable rentals to prevent mass displacement

The subsidized units are among 12% of properties in the city that could lose their affordability restrictions over the next decade.

2 months ago

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Apartment buildings in Center City.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly court settlement halts City Council vote on renter protections, sending bills back to committee for new hearing

Lawmakers were expected to pass the bills Thursday, but two landlords sued the body’s housing committee, alleging a violation of open meeting laws.

2 months ago

Houses in Bridgeton, N.J.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey affordable housing plans deadline arrives. Here’s what happens next

Many plans that have been submitted call for redevelopment of vacant malls, office parks and blighted spaces.

2 months ago

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Money

What portion of your electric bill goes to company profits? It could be up to 20% in the Philly region, according to a new report

Some customers in the Philly area pay as much as 20% of their monthly electric bill to company profits, according to a report. An industry group calls the report misleading.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker delivers her budget address
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Mayor Parker is proposing millions for proactive rental inspections, modular home factories in Philly

The investments are meant to bolster the mayor’s plan to create and preserve 30,000 housing units amid an affordable housing crisis.

2 months ago

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The U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability

In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable.

2 months ago

Casas en Newark, Delaware
Urban Planning

Grupos de asistencia legal de Delaware solicitan $3,2 millones para financiar un programa de prevención de desalojos para personas de bajos ingresos

El programa comenzó en noviembre de 2023. La mayoría de los casos fueron para clientes que estaban por debajo del nivel federal de pobreza.

2 months ago

Nicolas O'Rourke in council chambers
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia is poised to expand tenant protection from retaliatory evictions, launch proactive inspections program

City Council’s housing committee advanced the legislation after months of negotiations with the mayor’s administration and landlord advocates.

2 months ago

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Studio 2
Urban Planning

What lower interest rates mean for homebuyers

Mortgage rates dropped below 6% last week for the first time in years, a sign that some economists believe will trigger a more active and competitive housing market.

Air Date: March 3, 2026 12:00 pm

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Rowhomes in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia tenants may gain new protections from retaliation, eviction and more. Here’s what to know

The proposed City Council bills could benefit renters afraid of speaking out about their living conditions, fair housing advocates say.

2 months ago

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Ask Governor Meyer
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Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 02/26/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this February episode to address top issues like rising energy costs, the homelessness crisis, and property reassessment.

Air Date: February 26, 2026 9:00 pm

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