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.

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• June 11, 2024

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

• By Harrison Cann
• February 2, 2024

The Whole-Home Repairs program is remaking the housing landscape

The landmark initiative is helping Pennsylvanians with costly fixes.

• By Harrison Cann
• August 7, 2023

Hidey-ho neighbor: GOP backs Dems’ home improvement bill in bipartisan effort to fight blight

• By Harrison Cann
• March 22, 2022

Philly, Pittsburgh chosen as placement options for Afghan evacuees

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• By Harrison Cann
• August 31, 2021

Philly construction tax draws mixed reactions from housing analysts

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• By Ryan Briggs
• April 26, 2018

Philadelphia City Council to mull ‘construction tax’ for developers

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• By Ryan Briggs
• April 11, 2018

Advocates say ‘fast-track foreclosure’ bill could harm poor homeowners

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• By Ryan Briggs
• June 15, 2017

The uphill climb to resolving Pennsylvania's lead paint crisis

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• By Carmen Del Raval
• January 26, 2017

Whistling past the political graveyards

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• By Terri Akman
• October 28, 2016

Built to fail: how a HUD program is hurting its clients

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• By Ryan Briggs
• October 6, 2016

Mayor Kenney stands behind new deputy housing director

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• By Ryan Briggs
• May 27, 2016