Homes "unaffordable" in 99% of nation for average American
Home prices have jumped so much that Americans must pay a third of their income on housing, according to one study.
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Protesters rally for affordable housing at Philadelphia's City Hall
There was a big turnout for a rally at City Hall Saturday, where organizers say housing injustices are hurting Philadelphia residents.
Summer intern's commute goes viral, flying from SC to NJ because it's cheaper than renting
South Carolina resident Sophia Celentano commutes to her New Jersey summer college internship by plane, weekly, revealing on her TikTok account that it's actually cheaper than renting near her advertising gig's New Jersey office.
Philadelphia among 4 US cities where buying a home is cheaper than renting: study
Philadelphia renters listen up! A new study shows buying a home may be cheaper than renting!
Philadelphians priced out on rent
Matt Petrillo reports.
Home prices hit record a record high in 2022
The number of homes sold in 2022 was the lowest since 2014.
PHA Kicks Off Rehab of Senior High-Rise, 'Green Streets' Construction In North Philly
The Philadelphia Housing Authority broke ground Wednesday on the third phase of the redesign and revitalization of the Sharswood-Blumberg neighborhood.
Opinions Divided On How Best To Provide Affordable Housing In Philadelphia
Community activists packed Philadelphia city council chambers Monday for a hearing on a bill promoting affordable housing.
Non-Profits Say Tax Assessments Are Hindering Affordable Housing
Housing non-profits say Philadelphia's tax assessment agency is undermining their efforts to provide desperately needed affordable housing in the city.
New Affordable Housing For Artists Opens In West Philadelphia
A group that provides supportive services to the homeless has opened a new housing project exclusively for local artists in West Philadelphia.
New Affordable Housing Units Transform North Philadelphia Neighborhood
A grand opening was held on Wednesday for the nearly five dozen new affordable homes in the Sharswood neighborhood of North Philadelphia.
A Major Neighborhood Transformation Effort Treads Softly On A Community Garden
On a block of North Philadelphia dominated by abandoned houses and litter-strewn lots, the Peace Park was a true oasis.
NJ Court: Judges Taking Over Housing Enforcement
New Jersey's top court ruled Tuesday that judges should take over the enforcement of state affordable housing requirements because the state government under Gov. Chris Christie and his predecessors has failed to do it.
Affordable Housing Advocates Seek Help From New Jersey Courts
The New Jersey Supreme Court is considering a motion to move enforcement of affordable housing laws from a state agency to the court system.
Cooperation At City Hall Over Plan For More Affordable Housing
Has peace broken out at Philadelphia City Hall? Seven months after City Council announced an ambitious plan to boost affordable housing in Philadelphia, the effort is finally moving forward with the cooperation of the Nutter Administration.
NJ Gets More Time To Set Affordable Housing Rules
New Jersey's highest court has given the state a little more time to come up with new requirements for affordable housing in every community.
New Jersey Court: State Needs New Affordable Housing Rules
The New Jersey Supreme Court says the state must rewrite its affordable housing rules to again give each town a number of homes it is responsible for.
Chester County School District Ranks Fourth On National List
An online reality website has released its list of the top school districts with the most affordable housing, and a Philadelphia suburb has made the cut.
Developers Criticize City's Point Breeze Affordable Housing Plan
A controversial plan to build new affordable housing in the city's Point Breeze section was given an initial okay Tuesday by a city council committee.
Report: 61 Percent Of New Jersey Renters Unable To Afford Housing
On Thursday, affordable housing advocates will lobby in Trenton to maintain and expand affordable housing, and promote legislation lawmakers and the governor can agree on.
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Gloucester County Little League team recovering after equipment stolen, destroyed
Early Friday morning, a Monroe Township Little League team discovered some of their equipment was destroyed, and some of it was stolen.
House passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
The House passed a bill to fund the government for 45 days, to avert government shutdown hours before it was to go into effect. The Senate will now take up the measure.
Could Philadelphia expand its use of drones in law enforcement?
Philadelphia is weighing whether it should obtain more drones for police to use in preventing crime. City Council received a demonstration at a meeting on Friday.
Son of Danelo Cavalcante's victim receives special surprise from K-9 Yoda
After losing his mother to Danelo Cavalcante, Yan Brandao — who loves dogs and Star Wars — received a special surprise from the K-9 Yoda, who caught Cavalcante after his escape.
"Give it to the kid!": How 10-year-old ended up with Bryce Harper's helmet after ejection
Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.
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Gloucester County Little League team recovering after equipment stolen, destroyed
Early Friday morning, a Monroe Township Little League team discovered some of their equipment was destroyed, and some of it was stolen.
House passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
The House passed a bill to fund the government for 45 days, to avert government shutdown hours before it was to go into effect. The Senate will now take up the measure.
Could Philadelphia expand its use of drones in law enforcement?
Philadelphia is weighing whether it should obtain more drones for police to use in preventing crime. City Council received a demonstration at a meeting on Friday.
Son of Danelo Cavalcante's victim receives special surprise from K-9 Yoda
After losing his mother to Danelo Cavalcante, Yan Brandao — who loves dogs and Star Wars — received a special surprise from the K-9 Yoda, who caught Cavalcante after his escape.
"Give it to the kid!": How 10-year-old ended up with Bryce Harper's helmet after ejection
Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.
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Could Philadelphia expand its use of drones in law enforcement?
Philadelphia is weighing whether it should obtain more drones for police to use in preventing crime. City Council received a demonstration at a meeting on Friday.
Son of Danelo Cavalcante's victim receives special surprise from K-9 Yoda
After losing his mother to Danelo Cavalcante, Yan Brandao — who loves dogs and Star Wars — received a special surprise from the K-9 Yoda, who caught Cavalcante after his escape.
"Give it to the kid!": How 10-year-old ended up with Bryce Harper's helmet after ejection
Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.
Business owner in West Philadelphia stays positive as restaurant hit twice after looting
Windows are still boarded up at the restaurant near 43rd and Baltimore in West Philly.
One dead following shooting after car crash in Harrowgate: police
Police confirmed a 24-year-old man died Friday night following a shooting after a car crash in Harrowgate.
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Gloucester County Little League team recovering after equipment stolen, destroyed
Early Friday morning, a Monroe Township Little League team discovered some of their equipment was destroyed, and some of it was stolen.
NEXT Weather: September ends dreary, October begins beautiful
Saturday is the last of our gloomy days before sun and warmth return for the Eagles and Phillies.
NJ oddity of chair on roof brings thousands together online: "Couldn't believe it was still there"
Despite the storm's damage, several pieces of furniture remain strewn atop the home, including a chair situated precariously close to the edge.
Camden County has new K-9 to help solve child sexual, physical abuse cases
Meet Beatrix, a border collie who helps forensic investigators with the Camden County Prosecutor's Office solve some of the most heinous cases.
Escaped New Jersey prisoner Edward Berbon taken back into custody
The New Jersey Department of Corrections Special Investigation Division arrested a man Friday who has been on the run for almost a week.
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NEXT Weather: September ends dreary, October begins beautiful
Saturday is the last of our gloomy days before sun and warmth return for the Eagles and Phillies.
Mothers outraged after Delaware State Trooper accused of beating teens over prank indicted
A news conference was held Thursday afternoon after a Delaware State Trooper was indicted by a grand jury.
Delaware trooper accused of beating teens over ding dong ditch prank indicted by grand jury
Delaware State Police Corporal Dempsey Walters has been indicted by a grand jury after being accused of beating a teen who tried to ding dong ditch.
PA, NJ, DE among 17 states to join FTC in sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
3-year-old boy dead after hit by off-duty firefighter parking his car
A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries after he was hit by an off-duty firefighter's car while he attempted to park Sunday morning.
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Pa. child care providers fear loss of funding that "kept the lights on"
The American Rescue Plan Act gave nearly $730 million to 6,800 child care programs in Pennsylvania. Advocates hope future funding is on the horizon.
Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
Philly health officials urge vaccinations as COVID hospitalizations increase
The Philadelphia health commissioner hopes to avoid another tripledemic of flu, COVID and RSV, like what happened last winter.
2 professors hope to diversify the medical field ahead of National Latino Physician Day
They hope to change the number of Hispanics choosing a career in medicine by highlighting their community's achievements on October 1 for National Latino Physician Day.
Colon cancer has a high survival rate when caught early. How to get a free screening
The 45 Plus Reasons campaign is hyperfocused on Black Philadelphians, with the goal of getting thousands of them screened for colon cancer.
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National Coffee Day 2023 deals: Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Circle K
We've got all you need to know about where to get free coffee on National Coffee Day.
Famous Philly streetwear store looks to rebuild after being looted
One of Philadelphia's most recognizable streetwear businesses was looted Tuesday night as trouble took over streets in the city's northeast section.
Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
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SEPTA contactless "tap to pay" payments start Friday; riders split
SEPTA riders will be able to use contactless "tap to pay" payment on all city and suburban buses and most trains starting Friday.
SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
SEPTA bus driver discovers man shot in his car
A SEPTA bus driver made a startling discovery when he had to approach a car that was blocking the intersection at 17th and South Streets.
SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
Man dies after hit by dump truck while exiting SEPTA bus
A 68-year-old man has died after getting hit by a dump truck while getting off a SEPTA bus.
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Gloucester County Little League team recovering after equipment stolen, destroyed
Early Friday morning, a Monroe Township Little League team discovered some of their equipment was destroyed, and some of it was stolen.
"Give it to the kid!": How 10-year-old ended up with Bryce Harper's helmet after ejection
Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Bryce Harper says "I'm gonna get fined for being right" after strike three call
The Phillies' Bryce Harper threw his helmet into the stands and was ejected Thursday night following an outburst toward third base umpire Ángel Hernández on a checked strike three.
Fantasy football Week 4: The Miami Dolphins RB to own, Taylor Swift mania, more
After a wild Week 3 that featured a 70-burger from the Miami Dolphins and Taylor Swift mania in Kanas City, here's what to watch in Week 4:
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Jester Castle offers community opportunity to exhibit talent in various forms of spoken art
In this week's The Heartbeat, host Ashley Harder plants her feet on Jester Castle's stage. Learning the concept behind this new Center City venue and what sets it apart.
End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Philadelphia Police Athletic League working to keep kids active and off the streets
The Ford PAL Center in Southwest Philadelphia is one of over a dozen centers in the city helping kids stay active and off the streets.
Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
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Monroe Township Little League recovering after team equipment was stolen and destroyed
Early Friday morning, a Monroe Township Little League discovered some of their equipment was destroyed-- some of it stolen.
Thousands bike 100 miles to Jersey Shore to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis
The 44th annual Bike MS City to Shore Ride starts in Cherry Hill, NJ and ends in Ocean City.
Could Philadelphia use drones for law enforcement?
Philadelphia City Council members were given a live drone demonstration in a hearing on Friday.
Rally will help raise money after Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans memorial vandalized
The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Spruce Street and Columbus Boulevard was vandalized in August.
Leaders' summit on Philadelphia crime follows week with multiple days of looting
The crime summit includes remarks from City Council members, state leaders and business owners, Ross DiMattei reports.