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Housing
For 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.
7 years ago
Listen 3:38Puerto Rico: The recovery continues
Guests: Danica Coto, Catalina Jaramillo, Syra Ortiz-Blanes Seven months after Hurricane Maria, power is still not entirely restore ...
Air Date: May 9, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:47Dave Perri’s controversial solution to Philly’s housing crisis
Licenses and Inspections Commissioner Dave Perri wants to radically rewrite Philadelphia’s zoning code to make room for smaller, more inexpensive housing units.
7 years ago
Listen 2:30Gov. Murphy signs workaround of federal tax overhaul into law
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a bill to soften the effect of the federal tax overhaul's cap on state and local tax deductions.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, May 1, 2018
A Philadelphia court hosts a courtroom to help the city clear out a backlog of bench warrants. A Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia s ...
Air Date: May 1, 2018
Listen 20:30Should City Council control Philly property values? New bill says yes.
A battle is raging in City Hall over the latest round of property reassessments and now, a faction of Council members have introduced a new weapon in the fight: their votes
7 years ago
New Jersey still finding Superstorm Sandy scammers
The New Jersey Attorney General’s office is charging three more people with filing fraudulent applications for Superstorm Sandy relief funds.
7 years ago
Want to move to a better neighborhood? In Philly, help is on the way.
As of this month, families will be able to be able to use vouchers that can be stretched to cover higher rent in select deemed higher opportunity zones by the PHA.
7 years ago
Gallup poll: Real estate investment favored over stocks amid housing shortage
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
7 years ago
Listen 5:27Philly Fed: Homeowners in gentrifying neighborhoods suffer tax delinquency but not displacement
Through the study, the two researchers sought to untangle the impacts of wealthier people moving into less affluent neighborhoods.
7 years ago
Listen 4:14Bucks recovery houses striving to be better neighbors
At community outreach in Bristol Township, recovery home residents invite residents to hear how the homes work — and how important they are to those fighting addictions.
7 years ago
Listen 2:14Project Home unveils new housing in North Philly for those in recovery
The Ruth Williams House’s 88 new units are reserved for those who have been homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.
7 years ago
First-ever evictions database shows: ‘We’re in the middle of a housing crisis’
'Eviction isn't just a condition of poverty; it's a cause of poverty,' sociologist Matthew Desmond says.
7 years ago
City Council set to release sweeping new affordable housing bills
Philadelphia City Council is expected to announce on Wednesday an ambitious package of affordable housing bills — including a new tax on construction.
7 years ago
Philly’s economy is growing but more people are dying from heroin and homicides
Pew Charitable Trusts released their 2018 State of the City report.
7 years ago