Housing

The Philadelphia Housing Authority's CEO Kelvin Jeremiah talks about a $6.3 billion initiative that would redefine public housing in the city.

This is the third push to launch the program. Backers say the money is needed amid a housing crisis marked by a lack of affordable homes.

The program was added to the current city budget following negotiations between Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and City Council.

The state’s latest proposal would require new buildings in coastal flood zones be elevated an additional 4 feet, rather than 5 feet.

West End Neighborhood House is opening Sussex County’s first supportive housing program for foster kids aging out of the system.

The Economy League’s competition gives finalists a chance to develop programs that can help make city neighborhoods more equitable and inclusive.

If passed, the bill would benefit thousands of renters across the state who struggle to find safe housing because of their record.

As home construction costs keep rising, there’s a dispute in the proposed state budget over how to fund affordable housing.

The prominent Philly nonprofit turned a blind eye to pilfered funds, a tech worker contends. The nonprofit has sued her for defamation.

The administration wants to ramp up homebuilding on vacant land. Graduates of the Minority Developer Program are positioned to do the work.

Under the bill, once an eviction is shielded from a person’s record, they can act as if there had never been an action filed against them.

The complaint filed by Angelize Rodriguez is the latest fallout from a series of shootings that shuttered the Landlord and Tenant Office last year.

Renters won’t need to pay a lump sum before they move in and can use installments under a Philadelphia City Council bill that’s headed to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s desk.

For now, there is no dedicated funding, but that could change if the bill’s sponsor gets his way.

Climate change is raising the risk of dangerous flooding, especially in coastal communities. For some towns on the Jersey Shore, the most practical solution is raising homes.