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Raising the Bar on Blight in Reading

The City of Reading Passed a New Inspection Ordinance
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Erie Region Wins 1.8 Million in Economic Development

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has given the Erie region a $1.8 million grant to develop a three-year plan to address economic development, job creation, housing, transportation, and other issues.
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Responsible Banking Legislation Passes City Council - Pittsburgh

On Monday, December 19, Pittsburgh City Council passed Responsible Banking Legislation in a 5-4 vote.
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Pittsburgh Advances Responsible Lending Legislation

Bill to ensure the City of Pittsburgh's depository institutions make good community investments passed a preliminary vote this week.
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Philadelphia Modernizes Zoning Code

City Council voted to replace their outdated system.
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York Housing Alliance to End Foreclosure Counseling Services

With federal funding exhausted, the Housing Alliance of York will stop offering its free foreclosure counseling - despite an increasing demand for these services.
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Rental Market Needs Helping Hand from Government - Op-Ed

The Patriot-News featured Andrew Haines, Vice President of S & A Homes, talking about the struggle for affordable homes and the need for government incentives to shore up the lagging rental market.
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Pittsburgh Mayor Leads Effort for Land Bank Legislation

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl spoke at the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities’ annual convention, encouraging attendees to join him in signing a letter in support of House Bill 1682, which would give PA municipalities the ability to create public land banking authorities in order to efficiently acquire, manage, and develop tax-foreclosed property.

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