
Housing
Is your landlord responsible for clearing a bedbug infestation? City Council says so in amended bill
Bedbugs found in the first year of a renter’s tenancy will be the landlord’s problem.
6 years ago
Study: 41% of Philly area renters live in houses that need repair
A new study from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve finds major home repair needs in the region with impacts particularly significant for low-income renters.
6 years ago
Predatory lending, redlining, gentrification, and the American homeowner
The financial collapse of 2008 led to many Americans losing their homes, while others profited. Today, unfair lending practices continue to benefit well-connected investors.
Air Date: November 29, 2019
Listen 49:45‘We’re not lazy…we’re stuck’: Philadelphia residents call for action on housing crisis
City Council’s committee on poverty reduction held a hearing on housing. Residents spoke about barriers to homeownership, affordability and other issues.
6 years ago
New Philly program aims to help renters by giving repair loans to their landlords
The Small Landlord Loan Program will lend owners up to $25,000 to make ‘health and safety-related repairs.’ It’s slated to start early next year.
6 years ago
Met Fresh supermarket, 166 homes and WURD Radio are moving to Mantua
The $43 million development will bring a full-service grocery store and affordable housing to a growing neighborhood.
6 years ago
Predatory lending, redlining, gentrification, and the American homeowner
The financial collapse of 2008 led to many Americans losing their homes, while others profited. Today, unfair lending practices continue to benefit well-connected investors.
Air Date: November 13, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Affordable forever? A new kind of housing comes to South Philadelphia
The new Mamie Nichols Homes, masterminded by the Women’s Community Revitalization Project, will be permanently affordable as part of a community land trust
6 years ago
As rents rise, Philly trying new avenues to build and preserve affordable housing
In a booming housing market, City Council is looking to the private market to help with affordable housing.
6 years ago
Judge: Philadelphia wrongly blocked facility for immigrant minors
VisionQuest, the controversial facility for immigrant minors, has been given the greenlight to reopen after a judge rules zoning permits were wrongly denied.
6 years ago
Philly steps up fight against deed fraud with new tools
The City of Philadelphia has unveiled a new online tool that aims to combat deed theft, a growing problem in a city with thousands of vacant or neglected properties.
6 years ago
A measure that would secure lawyers for low-income renters in eviction court advanced in City Hall Tuesday.
6 years ago
Only statewide question on ballot: Yea/nay on tax break for veterans
Measure would benefit aging veterans who now lose $250 property-tax deduction when they move to a retirement community.
6 years ago
Closed Sharswood school to be cleaned, reborn as veterans’ housing
Help USA, a nonprofit, is moving forward with a $20 million redevelopment of the former General John Reynolds Public School in North Philadelphia.
6 years ago
ACLU and SEPTA spar over ‘unconstitutional’ ad policy
Federal judges could reconsider a ruling allowing SEPTA to refuse to run ads about housing discrimination.
6 years ago