Several years ago while browsing through the Rooms Wanted section of Philadelphia Craigslist, I found that many of the ads […]
New analysis finds Pittsburgh’s bad, but Philly’s worse, when it comes to housing
Philadelphia may be known for Ben Franklin, Rocky, and cheesesteaks, but it’s listed far below Pittsburgh in a new ranking […]
Pennsylvania’s housing shortage is ‘the elephant in the room’
Pennsylvania isn’t alone in its housing struggles; neighboring states have focused on the issue, too.
By Anthony Hennen
Austin Severns: The dangers of YIMBYism in Philadelphia
YIMBY will encourage mindless growth to the detriment of existing communities, building units for those who have already left Pennsylvania.
By Austin Severns
The Editors: Democrats’ panic over eviction moratoriums is partially of their own making
Democrats’ reliance on court for eviction moratoriums backfires, so they try it twice.
PA’s congressional delegation split on legality of eviction moratorium
Senator Bob Casey and the nine Pennsylvania Democratic house members have stayed largely silent regarding the legal doubts surrounding the Biden administration’s new moratorium.
By Todd Shepherd
The Center Square: Residents of Chester County pay highest average property taxes in Pennsylvania
Property tax revenues remain a prime source of funds for state and local governments, according to the Tax Foundation.
By The Center Square
Kyle Sammin: Councilmanic Prerogative — Philadelphia’s invitation to corruption
What can be done about Philadelphia’s corrupting ‘Councilmanic Prerogative’? How can an informal practice be outlawed, especially when the people who could outlaw it are the ones who benefit from it?
Dan Pearson: Rent control is the wrong solution to a real Philadelphia problem
Wanting to prevent displacement is admirable, but it’s important to create solutions that actually solve the problem, rather than exacerbating it.