
Real Estate
Philly reaches deal with property owner over the future of UC Townhomes
The settlement will bring new affordable housing to the site and provide money to displaced residents.
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‘Like an earthquake’: 1 dead, several injured in NYC parking garage collapse
Officials say at least three people pulled from the garage are being treated for injuries.
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Philly Thrive summit to spotlight South Philadelphia refinery redevelopment
Saturday’s event features a candidate forum, a play written by teens, and workshops on gentrification and jobs.
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Listen 1:08At a community meeting, organizers and residents also expressed worry about alleged connections between the 76ers and mayoral candidate Jeff Brown.
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Philly L&I is testing out virtual inspections to make the permit process more efficient
The initiative aims to both streamline the process and save time for inspectors who can forgo parking and travel between sites.
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Philadelphia is moving closer to selling the Roundhouse. Residents say it shouldn’t be demolished
The city has said it would release a request for proposal sometime this year.
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Opponents of New Jersey’s warehouse sprawl to network and form alliance
The Green Garden State Alliance will host an event Sunday where opponents of warehouse sprawl will trade strategy and information.
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The conversation focused on the influx of wealth and redevelopment of Philly’s neighborhoods.
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New Pa. program will send millions to Philly area for home repairs and weatherization
The Whole-Home Repairs Program will provide grants to eligible homeowners and forgivable loans to small landlords.
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Delaware officials unveil multi-million-dollar plan to transform Dover
The Downtown Dover Partnership presented a redevelopment plan dubbed Capital City 2030 to town residents this week.
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Influential Chinatown group says a new Sixers arena would ‘imperil’ the neighborhood
The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation is the latest group to formally oppose the $1.3 billion project.
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All six candidates participating in the BUILD Philly forum backed a plan for a subway along Roosevelt Boulevard if the money were available.
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Philadelphia may reinstate discount for early payment of property taxes
The city discontinued the discount in 2021 amid a revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Advocates say home appraisal bias can be traced to the industry’s lack of diversity. They say having an alternative to apprenticeship hours could help.
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Listen 5:40How Philly’s new regulations impact short-term rental owners
As Philadelphia gears up for hosting the World Cup in 2026, short-term rentals are a topic of discussion for City Council and owners alike.
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