Philadelphia City Council Faces Crucial Vote on 76ers Arena Proposal as Deadline Looms
As Philadelphia City Council prepares for crucial votes on the 76ers' proposed $1.55 billion arena, negotiations continue over key issues, including the community benefits agreement and funding for transit impacts, with a Dec. 12 committee deadline looming.
Philadelphia Loses $11.5M Annually to Real Estate Tax Fraud, City Controller Reports
A new report from the Philadelphia city controller reveals that real estate tax fraud is costing the city and school district nearly $11.5 million annually, with 23,000 properties improperly benefiting from the Homestead Exemption program.
PHA's Bold New Approach to High-Rise Public Housing!
PHA's plan to revamp Westpark at 44th and Market will replace the aging high-rises with affordable, mixed-income housing, creating a connected, sustainable, and walkable community.
Philadelphia Housing Market Outlook: Trends, Prices, and Opportunities for 2025
Philadelphia's housing market in 2024 is marked by steady demand, moderate price growth, and a tight inventory, with forecasted modest price increases and a continued competitive rental market through 2025, offering investment opportunities in revitalizing neighborhoods and affordable housing.
North Philly Residents Raise Concerns Over Parking and Size of Proposed 204-Unit Apartment Building
North Philadelphia residents are opposing a proposed 204-unit apartment building on West Clearfield Street, citing concerns over insufficient parking and the project's size relative to the surrounding neighborhood.
Philadelphia Releases Lead Pipe Inventory, But Hundreds of Thousands of Homes Remain in the Dark
The Philadelphia Water Department has released an inventory of lead pipes across the city, revealing that the material of service lines for hundreds of thousands of properties remains undetermined, posing a challenge as the city works to comply with new federal regulations requiring lead pipe replacement.