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Land banks get more attention

Momentum builds to advance legislation in Philadelphia City Council; meanwhile Altoona begins to discuss implementation.

Disorderly behavior ordinance evicts tenants for calling the police

The ordinance specifically includes "domestic disturbances" as disorderly behavior that triggers enforcement of the law.
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Agencies are working to spread the word on equal housing opportunities

The goal is to educate the public to recognize discriminatory practices and for legal fair housing requirements to be met in all facets of the housing system.

Philadelphia releases Year 39 Preliminary Consolidated Plan

The City is accepting public comment regarding the application of housing funds through May 9, 2013.
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Attorney general sues mobile home park for not helping tenants

Attorney General Kathleen Kane is seeking an injunction to prevent the dissipation of the owners’ assets upon the sale of the park.
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Local Government Academy program announcement

New Tools in the Blight Fight: A Three-Part Training Series
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Average apartment out of reach for most renters

In Erie Co., the price of renting a basic two-bedroom apartment in greatly surpasses the wages earned by a local renter.

Sequester comes to Erie

Housing authority makes program cuts and freezes salaries, undermining job security of those who serve the most vulnerable Pennsylvanians

Stretched thin to help the homeless

Shelters for abused are offering shelter, feeling an obligation to help.
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