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Housing

Newark Democrat Madinah Wilson-Anton
Politics & Policy

‘Political theater’: Delaware lawmakers pass bills to help with massive residential property tax hike after fights and name-calling

The debate was sharpest in the state House, where members accused each other of grandstanding.

8 months ago

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Abandoned van on W Monmouth Street in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia’s most demolished street and what happens after the houses are gone

West Monmouth used to be a cobblestone street so clean you could eat off it, according to Lawrence West. Now almost 40% of the street’s houses are gone.

8 months ago

A rendering of a proposed 81-unit workforce housing development for East Mount Airy
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New workforce housing in East Mt. Airy would serve ‘forgotten missing middle’

The project from TierView Development needs zoning approval before construction can start.

8 months ago

A woman walking a dog down the middle of a quiet city street
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Homeowners push back against a wave of new historic districts

Critics argue the Historical Commission’s work harms economic development, increases home upkeep costs.

8 months ago

Homes in New Castle, Delaware.
Politics & Policy

‘Unfair burden’: Residents complain about high tax bills as Delaware lawmakers float ideas to provide relief

New Castle County homeowners are crying foul after residential taxes rise while tax bills for some major companies fall.

8 months ago

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A man works in his workshop in Delaware
Community

‘Perfect storm’: Low-income Delawareans seek crisis assistance for high utility bills as summer temps soar

Limited assistance plagues Delawareans seeking utility assistance. But new laws could help avoid shutoffs.

9 months ago

Listen 3:17
A for sale sign sits outside of a house
NPR
Money

Home sales are down. So why are prices at an all-time high?

Those with equity in a home can trade up more easily, while many first-time homebuyers are still stuck on the sidelines.

9 months ago

Properties on the 5800 block of Arch Street in Philadelphia, aerial view
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘We have a year’: Thousands of Philly renters could be displaced without deal to preserve affordable units

A private developer wants to sell his vast portfolio. City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier is pushing for the city to buy it.

9 months ago

Listen 1:13
an aerial view of housing near Fairmount Park
Studio 2
Urban Planning

Public housing overhaul with PHA’s Kelvin Jeremiah

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

Air Date: July 17, 2025 12:00 pm

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aerial view of residential blocks in Philly
Urban Planning

Pennsylvania lawmakers hope to pass $50M repair program to keep residents housed

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.

9 months ago

Representatives from community development corporations gold a check
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New Philly grant program designed to boost community development across the city

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

9 months ago

Listen 1:07
aerial view of a beach town
Science

New Jersey modifies proposed building elevation rules along the shore by 1 foot due to new science

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

9 months ago

Listen 1:20
West End Neighborhood House in Sussex Ciunty
Community

Southern Delaware gets its first supportive housing program for foster youth aging out: ‘It’s not a facility, it’s a home’

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

9 months ago

Listen 1:18
Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
Community
Billy Penn

Fair City Challenge invests in solutions to promote equity in Philly’s neighborhoods

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

9 months ago

A eviction notice paper sits on a table
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Pennsylvania may become the latest state that automatically seals eviction records. Here’s what to know

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

10 months ago

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