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Environmental justice activists in Philly’s Grays Ferry neighborhood are calling on City Council to put money in next year’s budget for home repairs and green energy.
Activists with Philly Thrive argue repairs help residents stay in their homes and adapt to climate change. At least one member of City Council is listening.
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Two mayor candidates want to bring back Philadelphia's 10-year property tax abatement if 30% of a developer's units are set aside for affordable housing.
Like gun buybacks, curfew violations are a popular crime-fighting strategy because they have very little political cost. Most of the teenagers affected are not likely to vote in next year's elections.
If you own a home in Philadelphia that is in need of emergency repairs, you may be eligible to have those costs covered under a city program that has covered millions in repairs for residents this year.