As we at Regional Housing Legal Services (RHLS) take the opportunity of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to reflect on the history of civil rights in our country, we consider…
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Developing Supportive Housing
Recently, the Legal Intelligencer published " Working to Develop Affordable Housing in Pennsylvania" by RHLS's Rachel Blake. The article discusses the important advocacy RHLS has worked on with ACTION-Housing (Pittsburgh), Project HOME…
NKCDC’s Orinoka Mills Civic House
New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) is making waves with the proposed development of an abandoned mill in North Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. "A former Kensington textile mill is set to…
Philadelphia steps in to make up $740,000 reduction in Federal support for affordable housing
In order to offset the impact of a $740,000 local cut in the Federal Community Development Block Grant Program, Philadelphia will provide additional funding for its Housing Trust Fund. This additional funding will be…
Change in PA Mechanics’ Lien Law
Governor Corbett has signed SB 145 into law regarding amendments to the Pennsylvania Mechanics’ Lien Law. The amendment, to be known as Act 117, will become effective on or about…