Housing
As Philadelphia considers scrapping tax abatement, new report provides debate fodder for both sides
A new report from the real estate firm Houwzer aims to dissuade politicians from cutting the 10-year property-tax abatement on new construction.
6 years ago
Fed raises interest rates, signals 2 more hikes this year
The Federal Reserve increased a key interest rate again Wednesday, which will trigger higher rates on credit cards, home equity lines and other kinds of borrowing.
6 years ago
Small post-fire rooming-house reforms advance in City Council
Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections has been pushing for legislative reforms to change how the city regulates group living facilities.
6 years ago
‘Die-in’ over housing options for disabled prompts protester ejections from Philly Council session
Herman Parodi threw himself on the floor, calling on the Council to appropriate more money.
6 years ago
Anti-squatting measure, months in the making, moves out of City Council committee
David Oh’s anti-squatting legislation has finally advanced out of committee, after nine months of relentless advocacy from the Republican at-large City Council member.
6 years ago
Listen 2:49Proposal to protect Philly tenants from unjust eviction may get vote this month
Demonstrators rally for City Council support on a bill to uphold tenant rights
6 years ago
Pushing Philly to mandate landlords have ‘good cause’ before eviction
NewsWorks Tonight's Dave Heller spoke with Peter Moskowitz, author of "How to Kill a City: Gentrification, Inequality, and the Fight for the Neighborhood."
6 years ago
Listen 5:18NewsWorks Tonight, May 30, 2018
Air Date: May 30, 2018
Listen 21:05Affordable housing: in Philly and around the country
Air Date: May 23, 2018
Listen 49:28Murphy plan to tap into N.J. affordable housing fund breaks campaign promise
Governor's budget plan proposes taking $59 million from the fund for housing-related programs.
6 years ago
Preservation vs. development in Philly
Air Date: May 10, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:47For Maria evacuees, a stable address is the first step out of crisis
The Chaparros are one of 50 Puerto Rican evacuee families in Philadelphia finally able to settle into a long-term home, thanks to the work of local organizers.
6 years ago
Listen 3:38Puerto Rico: The recovery continues
Air Date: May 9, 2018 10:00 am
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