How AI could help Philadelphians buy and keep homes
Philly founders are applying AI and open data to both sides of the housing equation: figuring out where…
Mayor Reynolds delivers annual state of the city address
More than 300 people attended Bethlehem’s annual state of the city address on Wednesday, delivered by Mayor J.…
Enforcement biggest hurdle in regulating short-term rentals in Reading
Reading officials say enforcement is the biggest hurdle in regulating short-term rentals across the city. Six months after…
More upperclassmen to be placed in alternative housing for the 2026-27 academic yearÂ
As student enrollment increases, Pitt upperclassmen are being presented with more alternative housing options as opposed to on-campus…
Reading extends housing renewal deadline to April 30
Reading is giving property owners more time to comply with annual housing registration requirements after the launch of…
Annual count shows increase in homelessness in Berks
A recent count done throughout Berks County shows that homelessness has increased in the county by about 8%…
Pennsylvania’s Aging Housing Stock Is 4th Oldest in the Country | State
Today’s real estate market is a challenging one for buyers. While home prices have relaxed since their peak…
Opinion | Why do Pitt students have to gamble for housing?
A while back, I was buzzing with excitement about what housing I could get next year. As a…
Reading moves rental license applications online; early results show faster processing
Reading has moved its annual rental property license application process online, replacing the previous paper system. City officials…
West Philly’s Second Story Collective pairs students with older adults
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Ms. Julia, a…
Philly landlords required to give verifiable contact information under approved bill
Philadelphia landlords will be required to provide the city with up-to-date, reachable contract information following the passage of…
The Other Way Mayor Parker is Stepping Up for Transit
It’s easy to say you support transit, as an elected official. You show up at the rally,…