
Housing
Voting Block: What will N.J.’s next governor do about the decline in housing affordability?
Although taxes are a top issue in this year's race for governor, Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and Democrat Phil Murphy housing affordability is getting little play.
8 years ago
Listen 0:00Facing closure amid police probe, Wilmington homeless shelter gets lifeline
An anonymous $10,000 grant will help a Wilmington homeless shelter stay open after a police investigation into missing funds threatened to close the facility.
8 years ago
Listen 0:00Philly Council takes aim at urban squatting scam
Philadelphia City Council is working to close a legal loophole that prevents evictions — even when a house is rented out by someone who doesn't own the place.
8 years ago
Diverse housing options proposed to keep millennials in N.J.
A land-use policy organization is recommending that New Jersey towns make some changes so millennials don't continue to migrate to other states.
8 years ago
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