Housing – Broke in Philly

June 15, 2025

Broken elevators terrify older people and those with disabilities in Philly apartment buildings

“We’re all gonna die in here if there’s an emergency,” Dupree said. “Most people can’t use the steps.” (Read more.)

To buy, or not to buy? Philly’s weak housing market is serving up a mix of emotions

The Philly area doesn’t have enough homes available for low- and middle-income buyers

https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/housing/home-buying-affordable-mortgage-low-middle-income-philadelphia-realtors-20230609.html

Some Pa. residents can get free air conditioners this summer

Project HOME gets $25M to tackle opioid addiction, homelessness

How This Philly Real Estate Investor Is Turning Tenants Into Homeowners

https://www.phillymag.com/property/2023/05/22/tawan-davis-homeownership-promotion/

Water shutoffs resume in Philly May 31, but new categories of residents are exempt

A Philly veteran struggled to fix his roof. After he got help, he went to Harrisburg to make sure others get aid, too.

Philly’s New Violence Intervention Program Focuses On Stability And Support

https://nextcity.org/features/phillys-new-violence-intervention-program-puts-housing-at-its-core

Council considers affordable housing preservation measures

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