Housing
‘Good sign for the future’: Chester County homeless population decreases by 23%
From 2017 to 2020, the Point in Time count showed a decrease of only 48 people in Chesco’s homeless population. Over the last two years, that number has dropped by 120.
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A new neighborhood could rise at the Navy Yard if a plan comes together
A 611-unit residential development, a new hotel, and more life sciences buildings are in the 20-year blueprint for the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia.
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The Mantua property was renovated after sitting abandoned for a decade.
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The legislation provides funding for education, but not directly to help landlords install new detectors — and PHA says cost is a big issue.
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Large survey of Philly renters shows there are 20,000 illegal evictions each year
The figure represents about 7% of all renters in Philly. And 60% of renters surveyed by Community Legal Services say they’re behind on rent.
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A year on, Surfside remembers 98 victims of condo collapse
The 12-story Champlain Towers building came down with a thunderous roar and left a giant pile of rubble in one of the deadliest collapses in U.S. history.
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Federal grant helps counsel Philly homebuyers on buying and retaining their homes
The plan will use $350,000 in federal Community Project Funding secured by Rep. Brendan Boyle to help people buy a home or prevent foreclosures.
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Investigation continues after firefighter death in Fairhill fire and building collapse
A fire and subsequent building collapse Saturday left one firefighter dead and five other responders injured. Federal ATF agents are assisting.
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Philly City Council reaches deal on budget with property and wage tax relief
Budget negotiations were fraught with concerns over steep increases in property valuations that threatened big tax hikes for many Philly homeowners.
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University City Townhomes tenants could get more time to relocate before closure
The property owner has asked HUD to extend its affordable housing contract to Sept. 7 as residents wait for the vouchers they need to move.
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N.J. Democrats announce property tax relief, GOP to seek vote on rebate
Homeowners making less than $150,000 will receive a tax credit of $1,500, while those making $150,000 to $250,000 will receive a tax credit of $1,000.
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Lawmakers slash proposal to nearly double property tax credit for Delaware seniors
GOP Rep. Kevin Hensley said the state’s nearly $700 million budget surplus warranted a larger credit. Dems who control the budget-writing panel thought otherwise.
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Eyes on the Street
These tax relief bills must pass amid Philly property reassessments
Community Legal Services breaks down a package of bills that aim to lessen the burden for Philly homeowners after residential property values went up by an average of 31%.
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Chesco commits to rehousing 150 households and building 350 affordable units
The country is currently short roughly 1.5 million housing units. A new Chester County initiative aims to help address the affordable housing crisis.
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‘It’s a blessing’: Affordable housing to replace nuisance motel in North Philadelphia
North10 Philadelphia is building "Be a Gem Crossing" at Westmoreland Street and Germantown Avenue. It will replace a motel that neighbors have tried to close for two decades.
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