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January 11, 2023 | 10:40 AM

Fighting blight by fixing up homes could bring down gun violence, new study shows

By Sammy Caiola/WHYY

March 22, 2022 | 4:13 PM

Why are Republican legislators backing Philadelphia Democrats housing bill?

Blight is a problem across Pennsylvania and state legislators from both parties are teaming up to fight it.

By Katie Meyer/WHYY

June 4, 2021 | 7:40 AM

Blight hurts communities, and Pa. legislators say they want to help

Fewer tax dollars means less money to spend on services — and higher tax rates for remaining residents, which can lead to further exodus. It’s a cycle that state legislators have taken seriously for years, and they’ve passed a slate of bills to help address it.

By Margaret J. Krauss/WESA

Updated: 2020-07-14 13:40:00

How a blight reduction tax incentive could affect Pa. municipalities

Proposed incentive program would allow local governments to waive property tax for blight improvements

By Benjamin Pontz/PA Post

December 27, 2019 | 9:30 AM

McKeesport’s strategic plan for a brighter future

A recent $3 million investment is being hailed by local officials as an economic boost and an endorsement of the work they’ve already done to turn the city around.

By Margaret J. Krauss/WESA

February 15, 2018 | 10:54 AM

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Fighting blight by fixing up homes could bring down gun violence, new study shows

Why are Republican legislators backing Philadelphia Democrats housing bill?

Blight hurts communities, and Pa. legislators say they want to help

How a blight reduction tax incentive could affect Pa. municipalities

McKeesport’s strategic plan for a brighter future

Gettysburg officials get creative to revitalize vacant properties

Midstate county to partner with Habitat to fix blighted homes

After state law changes, midstate county considers $15 fee to fix blighted properties

Can York sustain urban infill development?

The battle against blight in Pa. gets a new blueprint