Tenant Victory: How Kate McKeon and the PTU Beat an Eviction

by Jay FullenwiderFeatured image by Cupcake Media on Unsplash Kate McKeon was devastated to learn over Memorial Day weekend last … More

Tax Abatements: Philly’s Gift to the Rich

By Matthew MacDermant Philadelphia has kept tax abatements in effect since 2000. Developers and homeowners use the program to avoid … More

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

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

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

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

By: Quinn McGarrigle Compared to other U.S. cities of similar size, homeownership in Philadelphia remained fairly robust until very recently. … More

By Maddie Rose and Suzy Subways Eviction Defense In April 2018, the tenants of Admiral and Dorsett Court apartments received … More