Philly sheriff wants to double staff for eviction duties
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Vacant Germantown lot may see 35 new homes
If the project is approved, the homes will rise on a grassy parcel with a history of illegal…
Philly renter protections: Council approves tenant rights; lawsuit looms
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Pope Leo XIV inspires North Philadelphia 26-home project
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Disabled Philadelphians could be impacted by single-family home ban
What’s at stake for Philly-area tenants? The ROAD to Housing Act defines a large corporate landlord as a…
Mt. Airy train station, chapel to join Philly historic register
The Philadelphia Historical Commission is also expected to designate the Blue Bell Mission, a framed chapel that operated…
Philadelphia proactive rental-inspection program taking shape
This week’s testimony came as lawmakers prepare to take a final vote on legislation authorizing the city to…
Philadelphia housing: Landlords say housing bills are unconstitutional
Floyd filed the suit with fellow landlord Erica Hadley. A spokesperson for the city’s Law Department declined to…
Renter protection bills are back on track — WHYY
Philadelphia landlords oppose the bills During Monday’s hearing, tenants urged the committee to again pass legislation they say…
Philadelphia housing: Vacant warehouse may become senior housing
For now, it’s unclear when the development may be completed, but the corporation is optimistic about securing funding…
Philadelphia housing: What Parker’s plan means for renters, homeowners
Transforming city-owned land For now, there aren’t a lot of concrete details when it comes to what the…
FDR Park lawsuit: Judge declines to halt renovations
In 2022, the Philadelphia International Airport cleared dozens of acres of trees and vegetation in FDR Park to…