Philly lawmakers advance $277M budget for signature housing plan
Testimony from proponents and opponents Rochelle Lashley, a member of the social justice group One Pennsylvania, urged lawmakers…
Philadelphia campaign asks residents their ‘hopes and dreams’
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Philadelphia Housing Authority to cut nearly 300 jobs in 2026
In addition to the union jobs, the authority is also laying off administrative employees, as well as property…
NJ developer wants to build affordable units in North Philadelphia
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Philadelphia’s Market East corridor: What to know about changes
After the Sixers arena pivot The mayor’s initiative comes less than a year after the Philadelphia 76ers announced…
Philadelphia paper bag fee becomes law
Single-use plastic bags are already banned in the city. A city-commissioned study found the 2021 ban effectively reduced…
Philly lawmakers push for more affordability in H.O.M.E. plan
Since the start, the administration has been adamant about the H.O.M.E. initiative serving everyone who needs a roof…
Philadelphia activists push to reverse BIRT business tax cuts
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Philly housing advocates want mayor’s housing plan to help most vulnerable
Older adults are the most at-risk population The need for affordable housing is especially dire for low-income older…
Philly nonprofit tasked with cleaning up former Gosnell abortion clinic
Who is Gosnell? Gosnell is behind bars for committing a slew of crimes inside the former abortion clinic,…
Lawsuit: Philly landlord illegally collected rent from tenants
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Philly’s corporate real estate investors: What to know
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