Concept Corner: Gentrification

By John L Hill To understand gentrification, you have to understand how money makes and breaks neighborhoods. Picture a … More

Evictions Unlimited: Protecting landlords from the rest of us

By Suzy Subways Are you a Philadelphia resident who is struggling to pay rent and keep a roof over the … More

By: J.M. Audrey In 2016, the Philadelphia Tenants Union (PTU) announced at its founding convention that the Union was committed … More

Dear Readers, As we begin the new year, many Philadelphians are looking at their budgets and hoping to find a … More

By: Xander Fraum I just got a job at an IT warehouse. Target sells special smartphones that have built-in scanners … More

By Madison J. Gray Ricci (pronounced “Ricky”) Rawls — a single mother of five and member of the Philadelphia Tenants … More

By James Yeun On October 3, Mayor Kenney signed Executive Order No. 3-18. He outlined his strategy to stop the … More

By: Samya Abu-Orf I am sick with rage Sorry, sir, I cannot come in to work today 6 Palestinian boys … More

By J.M. Audrey On November 8, the Philadelphia Tenants Union (PTU) hosted “Stand Up (to Landlords).” The night of comedy … More