Housing
Parkway homeless encampment grows, while talks with city, PHA go slowly
The tents have encroached on Von Colln Park’s ballfield, where kids were scheduled to start playing this week. Demands go unmet; neighbors are frustrated.
4 years ago
Listen 5:57Philly landlords sue city over coronavirus-related renter protections
“You’re basically taking away money from the landlord,” argued Paul Cohen, an attorney for The Homeowners Association of Philadelphia.
4 years ago
Philly rental evictions postponed for two more months due to pandemic
People facing eviction won another two month reprieve as Philadelphia eviction courts remain closed, due to pandemic
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Philly’s counterterrorism unit interrogated protester who picketed Mayor Kenney’s right-hand man
Jose de Marco sent the funerary wreath to Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy after a man died of coronavirus in a city homeless shelter.
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Evictions could begin before Pa. rental assistance program can provide relief
The program will begin accepting applications July 6, but the state’s eviction moratorium expires just a few days later.
4 years ago
City Council approves package of bills to aid renters strained by pandemic
The packages create an eviction diversion program, extend an eviction moratorium through August, and address late fees and related issues.
4 years ago
Making a ‘hard situation even worse’: Philadelphians ask mayor to rethink housing cuts
The city’s proposed spending plan leaves $45 million less for affordable housing programs. The cuts threaten four multifamily projects, among other programs.
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Invoking ‘change’, Council introduces ‘New Normal’ budget, advances housing bills
After days of protest over the police killing of George Floyd, City Council wants the city to redirect spending to better address racial disparities.
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I was a Philly judge in 2008. We need to act now to stop the next economic crisis
When the 2008 financial meltdown happened, we knew we had to move fast. Now, another economic disaster looms and Philly has a chance to lessen its impact.
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Landlords resist new laws to freeze rents and ban evictions for COVID-impacted renters
Landlord groups oppose City Council’s proposals to protect renters affected by COVID-19 emergency from eviction, freeze their rents, and require mediation.
4 years ago
Kenney scraps Philly property tax increase, citing state help
Kenney wrote that the city school district will receive "higher than anticipated funding" in the $25 billion budget approved this week by the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
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Coronavirus emergency results in major cuts in city spending on affordable housing
Gym said the top issue she is hearing from constituents are concerns about paying rent. The mayor’s budget would slash spending on affordable housing.
4 years ago
Can evictions be avoided? Landlords and tenants are negotiating over Zoom
An initiative run by Good Shepherd Mediation Program aims to resolve conflicts between landlords and tenants at a time when many are struggling to pay rent due to COVID-19.
4 years ago
Evictions, strikes, and making rent during a pandemic
As the coronavirus continues to upend the job market, many people have started wondering how they will make their rent and mortgage payments on the first of the month.
Air Date: May 21, 2020
Listen 48:58Philly software snafus could affect your property tax bill
An upgrade to Philadelphia’s property assessment system has created problems for homeowners who bought into the city’s 10-year tax abatement.
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