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Housing

A rowhome in Spring Garden
Community
Billy Penn

After decades of sketchy evictions, legal and housing advocates hope Philly’s recent LTO shootings might lead to real change

The city instituted the LTO to replace famously corrupt constables, but the private contractors who carry firearms have also run into problems.

2 years ago

Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Money

‘A return to normal’: New report shows silver lining for renters in Philadelphia

Prices remain high, but aren’t growing at the rate they were during the pandemic.

2 years ago

Baltimore attorney Joseph Loveless with Keisha
NPR
Courts & Law

More renters facing eviction have a right to a lawyer. Finding one can be hard

New laws aim to change the power imbalance in rent court — but some cities have a shortage of attorneys or no set way to pair them with renters.

2 years ago

The University City Townhomes at 40th and Market streets in Philadelphia in summer, 2023.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Residents left at UC Townhomes will participate in city’s eviction diversion program

The affordable housing complex in West Philly is nearly empty roughly two years after owners announced its closure.

2 years ago

Lot at 3030 N. 20th Street in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Industrial lot targeted for new affordable housing complex in North Philly

New Courtland hopes to bring one-bedroom apartments for seniors and retail space to the site.

2 years ago

Delaware State University
Education

Delaware State University researchers to study initiative bringing housing and health care to people experiencing homelessness

The $300,000 study will evaluate Catholic Charities’ Healthy Housing Initiative, which aims to combat homelessness through collaboration.

2 years ago

Rowhouses at 34th and Spring Garden streets for sale or rent
PlanPhilly
Money

Realtors see yet another spike in home prices across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware

In the past five years, the median sale price for a home in Pa. nearly doubled, data from the state realtors association shows.

2 years ago

Siren light on roof of police car at street.
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Deputy landlord-tenant officer fires weapon while serving an eviction in Philadelphia

The incident comes roughly three months after a woman was shot during an attempted lockout in another neighborhood.

2 years ago

Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Pa. housing advocates say foreclosure prevention program is a ‘nightmare’

The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund launched last year to help homeowners clear mortgage debt. But people are waiting months for assistance.

2 years ago

Listen 1:18
Residents in Sullivan County won’t be able to get grant money from the new Whole-Home Repairs Program after officials there opted out of participating. (Commonwealth Media Services)
Community

Demand is set to swamp Pa.’s Whole-Home Repairs Program as some rural counties are left out

Homeowners in three rural Pa. counties can’t receive funds from a new home repair grant program, after local officials opted out.

2 years ago

Rowhouses in North Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Community

‘I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy’: Housing advocates say eviction process in Philly must change

During a two-hour hearing, tenants and attorneys described a system that’s violent and traumatic.

2 years ago

A palm tree is visible in an empty field.
NPR
Community

Climate change is causing people to move. They usually stay local, study finds

Researchers looked at thousands of homeowners who moved out of flood-prone homes. Most stayed within a 20-minute drive, and their new homes were safer from flooding.

2 years ago

Houses on 5th Street
Community

Philadelphia developer on trial for faulty construction that left homes vulnerable to water damage

The cases are among many filed against Fishtown-based Streamline Solutions.

2 years ago

Rowhouses in Center City.
PlanPhilly
Money

To buy, or not to buy? Philly’s weak housing market is serving up a mix of emotions

With high mortgage rates and overvalued home prices, some tenants and homeowners are staying put — while others are taking the plunge.

2 years ago

Listen 4:00
hot blaring sun
Weather

PECO providing customers with energy-saving tips as Philly enters summer months

PECO recommends customers turn off unnecessary lighting, keep curtains closed, and clean their A/C air filters once a month.

2 years ago

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