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Housing

St. Joseph’s Family Hope Center
Community

Brookhaven Borough grants family shelter permission to stay

The borough amended its sale agreement with Our Lady of Charity Parish and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, keeping the shelter open for the “foreseeable future.”

12 months ago

Houses in West Philadelphia's Wynnefield neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Council on track to pass bill barring Philly landlords from ‘price-fixing’ rents

The measure gives the city the ability to sue violators on behalf of tenants.

12 months ago

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Jackie Robinson showing students work
Science

Once incarcerated, Philly expert moves students into climate-solution careers

Jackie Robinson, a building trades instructor, spent time in prison but now works at a nonprofit that teaches students how to make homes more climate-friendly.

12 months ago

St. Joseph’s Family Hope Center
Community

As temperatures dip, the stakes rise for one of Delco’s only family shelters

The family shelter in Brookhaven is facing imminent closure after a local church sold the building it operates in to the borough.

12 months ago

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Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Housing programs in Philly are rooted in regional incomes. Should that change?

For decades, AMI has shaped affordable housing programs in the city. Some advocates think the measure misses the mark and should be localized.

12 months ago

Rowhouses in Wilmington
Community

Housing leaders gather in Delaware to confront market challenges and find solutions for the future

As Delaware confronts a housing crisis, leaders and advocates discussed challenges and solutions to meet the needs of residents and newcomers.

12 months ago

Listen 1:29
Houses in West Philadelphia's Wynnefield neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

New bill would give Philly the green light to sue landlords for price-fixing rental rates

The antitrust measure is designed to help tenants with low-incomes to stay housed.

1 year ago

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A person wearing a gas mask works on a home
PlanPhilly
Community

New Philly program offers aspiring carpenters on-the-job training

The one-year fellowship is operated by the Philadelphia Energy Authority with funding from the state.

1 year ago

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residential block
Community
6abc

Landlord accused of targeting homeless families in Delaware

Several homeless families say they signed leases with the help of New Castle County officials for homes that weren't delivered.

1 year ago

The Chester Housing Authority of Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Chester Housing Authority appoints Cindy Thompson as new CEO. The embattled agency says ex-leader had a ‘planned retirement’

The Chester Housing Authority did not consult first-term Mayor Stefan Roots before appointing a new housing director.

1 year ago

The Chester Housing Authority of Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Chester Housing Authority executive director quits amid agency turmoil

Steven Fischer led the Chester Housing Authority out of a period of corruption and mismanagement — only for the agency to fall back on bad habits.

1 year ago

Listen 0:46
Center City office tower
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Why some of Philly’s tallest buildings will pay smaller property tax bills in 2025

About half of the city’s 100 most valuable commercial properties have lower tax assessments for 2025, according to a WHYY News analysis.

1 year ago

Kamala Harris holds a microphone
Politics & Policy

Harris campaign highlights affordable housing, inflation plans

Kamala Harris has a new ad for her plan to build 3 million new homes. Her campaign also plans to hold housing affordability events in Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.

1 year ago

Philadelphia skyline at night
Community
Billy Penn

PECO customers could face double-digit electricity bill increases next year

Experts blame growing demand and a lagging transition to renewable energy sources.

1 year ago

Jose Morales looks into the caamera
Community

Southern Delaware ‘Tent City’ disappears, leaving Georgetown’s homeless in the shadows

An unofficial gathering space for the town’s homeless population was dismantled for development, raising urgent questions about where they would go.

1 year ago

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