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Austin Severns: The dangers of YIMBYism in Philadelphia

August 2, 2022August 3, 2022
Austin Severns
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YIMBY will encourage mindless growth to the detriment of existing communities, building units for those who have already left Pennsylvania.
By Austin Severns

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The Editors: Democrats’ panic over eviction moratoriums is partially of their own making

September 14, 2021September 20, 2021
The Editors
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Democrats’ reliance on court for eviction moratoriums backfires, so they try it twice.

Housing

PA’s congressional delegation split on legality of eviction moratorium

August 12, 2021August 13, 2021
Todd Shepherd

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

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The Center Square: Residents of Chester County pay highest average property taxes in Pennsylvania

November 20, 2020April 19, 2021
The Center Square

Property tax revenues remain a prime source of funds for state and local governments, according to the Tax Foundation.
By The Center Square

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Stu Bykofsky: No, ‘no cop zone’ in Philly

July 7, 2020April 19, 2021
Stu Bykofsky

Mayor Jim Kenney or Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw should give the order to reclaim the Von Colln sign and establish authority at the political encampment on the Parkway.
By Stu Bykofsky

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Kyle Sammin: Councilmanic Prerogative — Philadelphia’s invitation to corruption

February 13, 2020April 19, 2021
Kyle Sammin
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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?

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Dan Pearson: Rent control is the wrong solution to a real Philadelphia problem

February 5, 2020April 19, 2021
Dan Pearson
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Wanting to prevent displacement is admirable, but it’s important to create solutions that actually solve the problem, rather than exacerbating it.

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