Housing
Officials: 4 dead, including 3 children after rowhome fire in Kensington
Officials say it was 3 children and a man who died.
4 years ago
In rainy Washington state, weak laws squash tenants’ rights to mold remediation
Washington’s landlord-tenant law shrugs at tenants and winks at landlords, especially when it comes to mold. Not so in New York and California.
4 years ago
Listen 07:08Burlington County fair to address health and housing needs
To mark Minority Health Month, Burlington County officials will host a free resource fair focused on healthy lifestyles and housing.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania needs rental assistance and eviction diversion programs, activists and lawmakers say
Study cites housing affordability exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago
Frank Rizzo, the UC Townhomes, and the fight to save Black Philadelphia
Section 8 housing in Philadelphia has been the source of community and political conflict for decades — and is re-emerging today in University City.
4 years ago
New senior housing in Strawberry Mansion hailed as example worth repeating
The 78-unit complex, situated on a former equestrian facility, is being touted as a model for providing seniors affordable, maintenance-free housing.
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Cheltenham residents fear a proposed housing development could increase flooding along Tookany Creek
Cheltenham residents fear a proposed housing development could increase flooding along Tookany Creek in Montgomery County.
4 years ago
The Divine Lorraine is ending apartment leases as it turns into a ‘managed hotel property’
The historic building is on a fast-changing section of North Broad Street.
4 years ago
New Philly law cracks down on blockbusting ‘We Buy Houses’ solicitations
Steep penalties against unscrupulous investors aim to protect homeowners from being pressured into below-market sales.
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Advocates see a rise in people on the brink of displacement or already unhoused. Older adults face unique obstacles to finding new places to live.
4 years ago
Listen 5:37U.S. plan aims to end racial, ethnic bias in home appraisals
The plan contains 21 steps to improve oversight and accountability, including a legislative proposal to modernize the governance structure of the appraisal industry.
4 years ago
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia receives a $5 million ‘unrestricted’ donation from Mackenzie Scott
A $5 million donation to Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia will serve as a catalyst in the agency’s efforts to disrupt the cycle of poverty through affordable housing.
4 years ago
GOP legislators are backing Philly Dems’ housing bill. Why? Blight is a statewide issue
Several key Republicans are getting behind legislation sponsored by Philly Democrats to use surplus state funds for home repairs.
4 years ago
Philly hopes to lure new property owners to voucher program with bonus money
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is offering signing bonuses and free insurance to landlords who join the agency’s housing voucher program.
4 years ago
Need a new roof? One Pa. lawmaker wants to help pay for home repairs for those who can’t afford it
Lawmaker’s proposal would provide $50,000 to make home repairs and weatherization improvements to help Pennsylvanians stay in their homes.
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