Emigh Allison witnesses the plight of citizens grappling with the scarcity of affordable housing daily. As a case manager for external programs at the Easton Area Neighborhood Center, Allison assists around 100 residents
Lancaster County just got a much-needed boost in affordable housing. A new apartment complex, called College Avenue Apartments, has opened on the west side of Lancaster city. The buildings are located on land
As of the end of 2024, the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has racked up more than $14.8 million in unpaid trash bills. About $13.4 million of that is considered seriously overdue, with some
People living in Northeast Philadelphia are feeling the pressure of rising costs in 2025. Everything from rent and food to gas and simple everyday items has gotten more expensive. Many families are finding
At the end of 2024, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the Philadelphia metro area was about $1,520. That’s 1.3% lower than it was a year earlier in December 2023. This
In Pennsylvania, once a landlord files to evict a tenant, that filing becomes part of the public record. This happens even if the tenant wins the case, the landlord drops it, or they
A new apartment project is being planned for Allentown, Pennsylvania, and it’s getting a lot of attention. The developer, Urban Residential Properties, wants to build a large complex at 249 North Front Street.