May 28, 2025 | 2:20 PM
tag | blight
January 11, 2023 | 10:40 AM
Fighting blight by fixing up homes could bring down gun violence, new study shows
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.
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.
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.
February 15, 2018 | 10:54 AM
Gettysburg officials get creative to revitalize vacant properties
May 11, 2017 | 10:10 AM
