
Housing
Point Breeze needs development without displacement
The story of gentrification is not unique to Philadelphia, but I'm concerned with the current tone of discussion around development.
8 years ago
As Carson visits Philly, let’s call for a stronger, fairer HUD
With so many crises since Donald Trump’s inauguration day in January, it’s hard to know where to place one’s atte ...
8 years ago
Elderly couple killed in retirement community fire
Authorities say an elderly New Jersey couple was killed when a fast-moving fire roared through their home in a retirement community in Oc ...
8 years ago
2 N.J. contracting companies allegedly scammed Sandy victims
State authorities allege that contractors doing business along the Jersey Shore used deceptive practices to obtain more than $1.3 million ...
8 years ago
Gov. Carney signs legislation to reduce vacant properties
Gov. Carney signed legislation that aims to prevent vacant properties. Tiea Thornton said she enjoys living in her New Castle neig ...
8 years ago
In Philadelphia’s rapidly changing Brewerytown, a neighborhood’s gain is one resident’s loss
Brewerytown has changed. Its close proximity to the park, public transportation, and Center City has made it one of Philadelphia’s ...
8 years ago
Licenses & Inspections’ unresponsiveness makes Philadelphia less safe
The property code enforcement system is broken. The evidence is out on display for all to see. And it would be imprudent to think the cit ...
8 years ago
Airbnb presents fresh challenges in Atlantic City, and possible opportunities
City Councilman Jesse Kurtz says he does not oppose the rise of internet-based vacation rentals such as AirBnB or VRBO in a resort town t ...
8 years ago
Real estate development can be a force against gentrification
I’ve been a community-based real estate developer for nearly 30 years. I focus primarily in struggling ...
8 years ago