Housing
Capitol Beat
Gov. Josh Shapiro unveils statewide housing plan in Philadelphia
Democrats say ‘the rent is too damn high’ as part of spending pitch
Philadelphia
H.O.M.E. is where the heart of Philadelphia’s 2026 legislative session is
Affordable housing initiatives were a focus of City Council’s first session of 2026.
Housing
Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils plans for modular housing factory in North Philadelphia
The announcement comes a day after Parker shared plans to redevelop an apartment complex in West Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philly City Council ends the year pushing back against Mayor Parker
Council moved forward with new bond language for Parker’s ambitious housing plan
Housing
Allegheny County housing plan has a 500/500 chance of success
The initiative to create 500 units in 500 days is producing tangible benefits – and could be a model for other regions in the state and nation.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with State Sen. Joe Picozzi
The chamber’s youngest member discusses the state’s affordable housing challenges, potential solutions and bipartisanship on the Urban Affairs & Housing Committee
Economic Development
A Q&A with Robin Wiessmann
The head of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency talks lending, educating prospective homeowners and where to find the next great ideas in affordable housing.
Sponsored Content
Q&A with Dyann Roth
A conversation with the president and CEO of Inglis.
Budget
Four for Friday: Focusing on Philly’s finances
City Council gave initial approval to a $6.8 billion city budget Thursday
Opinion
Opinion: Philly landlords should embrace new legislation, not fight it
The Safe Healthy Homes Act should be championed by lessors as well as lessees.
News & Politics
Housing
County officials, housing advocates upset by popular home repair program’s omission from state budget
The Whole-Home Repairs program was a budget omission after originally passing as bipartisan legislation
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Healthcare
PA, other state governments try to prepare for the ‘silver tsunami’
About 10,000 Americans are turning 65 every day. As the nation’s aging population continues to climb, states and the federal government are working to get plans in place to care for older adults.
Capitol Beat
Home Improvement, Season 2: Democrats highlight demand for Whole Home Repairs
Lawmakers call for greater investment in home repairs ahead of Gov. Shapiro’s budget address
Economic Development
The Whole-Home Repairs program is remaking the housing landscape
The landmark initiative is helping Pennsylvanians with costly fixes.
Housing
