Pittsburgh Water reached its 16,000th public lead service line replacement in September 2026. That is a major construction milestone, but it does not tell an individual homeowner whether the pipe serving a particular
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New data shows that more homebuyers in Pennsylvania are walking away from home deals. In June 2025, about 17% of pending home sales in the state were canceled. That’s higher than the national
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.
Allentown is preparing to put new money toward housing programs that could help people buy their first home, repair older properties, and improve neighborhoods. City officials recently discussed how to use money coming
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh is continuing its effort to protect affordable housing by purchasing an apartment building on Lowrie Street in the Troy Hill neighborhood. Officials say the purchase
The Pittsburgh housing market continues to change in 2026 as buyers become more selective about the homes they choose. While some properties sit on the market for weeks or even months, others receive
For many homeowners, property taxes can feel stressful because the bill usually comes due in one large payment. In a city like Philadelphia, where the cost of living continues to rise, paying several
Philadelphia is bringing back property tax reassessments after skipping them in 2025. Normally, the city reviews property values every year to keep them updated. But in 2025, they paused the process because too
Two key suspects accused of stealing COVID-19 relief funds in Lancaster County have admitted to their crimes. The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office and the State Inspector General charged them with illegally taking
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
Pennsylvania owns a large number of buildings and properties. But many of them are not being used, and some have been sitting empty for years. Even though no one is using these places,
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