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Johnstown council OKs compromise on fighting blight May 21 2019

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Share List From: Johnstown Tribune Democrat A rare compromise between two City Council factions has made $250,000 available to demolish blighted Johnstown building. Funding will come from about $1.2 million held in the city’s Urban Development Action Grant fund, which …more
Our Town Donates $10,000: Money Given to Land Bank Following Mayor Pacifico’s Request Mar 12 2019

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Share List Altoona Mirror Operation Our Town is donating $10,000 to the new Altoona land bank. The money could pay for acquisition of a “demonstration property” that would show how the land bank can put distressed real estate “back in the hands of …more
Council Mulls Code Ordinance Update Mar 5 2019

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Share List New Castle News New Castle city council introduced an ordinance to update rental property regulations and eliminate blight within the city during last week’s meeting. The proposed ordinance includes adoption of the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. The ordinance …more
Webinar: Ten Years of Conservatorship: Success, Challenges and Next Steps Feb 28 2019

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Share List Webinar: Ten Years of Conservatorship: Success, Challenges and Next Steps The Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act (Act 135) was enacted ten years ago. This webinar will examine the use and impact of conservatorship over the last …more
From Blight to Bright: Modern, Energy-Efficient Apartment Complex Replaces Deteriorated School in Roxbury Feb 26 2019

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Share List The Tribune-Democrat An etched stone sign still reads “Public School” at the corner of Roxbury Avenue and Sell Street. But now that sign serves as a gateway to a modern apartment building. Featuring 43 units, Roxbury Place is …more
Blair Funds to Tackle Blight Jan 29 2019

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Share List Altoona Mirror In September 2017, the costs of recording a mortgage and deed went up by $7.50 in Blair County to fund what commissioners said would be a revenue source to address blighted properties. Now that the fund …more
Erie Fights Blight Jan 22 2019

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Share List Go Erie From where Scott Henry sits — directing one of the lead agencies charged with controlling blight and razing dilapidated properties in the city of Erie — this year is almost certain to bring plenty of work …more
Mayfield Looks to County Land Bank for Help in Blight Fight Dec 12 2018

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Share List PA Homepage A small community in Lackawanna County is taking a new approach to fighting blight. Mayfield is planning to join the Lackawanna County Land Bank program to help cut down on its number of rundown property issues. The …more
Erie Land Bank Gets $414,000 to Combat Blight Nov 27 2018

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Share List For the first time since its launch more than two years ago, the city of Erie’s land bank has the money it needs to combat blight. A first-of-its-kind cooperative agreement approved by Erie County government’s land bank in …more
How to Fund Land Banks Nov 20 2018

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Share List Shelterforce recently published an article detailing how land banks across the country fund their activities. While many former industrial cities and rural communities have struggled with systemic vacancy and abandonment for decades, the 2008 housing crisis wrecked neighborhoods …more

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Revitalizing PA: Success Stories & New Priorities

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State Housing Tax Credit (SB 1185) Introduced

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Pennsylvania senators seek consensus on work requirements for Medicaid

From: The Center Square Pennsylvania lawmakers, government officials and advocates on both sides of the aisle came together in Harrisburg on Wednesday in hopes of finding middle ground on an issue that’s being discussed in statehouses across the country. The Senate Majority Policy Committee, along with members of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, held an informal hearing to discuss whether the state should implement a work requirement for Medicaid recipients.

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Lawmakers hold hearing on Restore PA as state budget deadline looms

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Opinion: General assistance in Pa. is too important to lose

From: Philadelphia Inquirer Danielle, 40, wanted to leave an abusive relationship but relied on her partner for food and housing. When she finally was able to escape, she needed help to afford her utility bills, food, toiletries, medications, and transportation to the doctor.

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Ligonier Township, Ligonier Valley join Westmoreland County Land Bank

From: Pittsburgh Tribune Review Ligonier Township and Ligonier Valley School District recently joined the Westmoreland County Land Bank, according to an announcement. They join dozens of other municipalities and school districts in the county that have each paid $5,000 to enter the land bank since its inception in 2014 with a $50,000 grant from the county redevelopment authority.

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Booker’s affordable housing plan: Tax credit, zoning changes

From: Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker has released a housing proposal that includes a tax credit designed to help make rentals more affordable plus zoning changes and new funding aimed at boosting construction of units for low-income renters. The New Jersey senator’s plan was released Wednesday and builds on legislation he introduced last year in the Senate that would establish a new refundable renters’ credit.

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Blight: Where will the money come from to fight it?

From: Washington Observer-Reporter State and local officials from both major political parties on Thursday tackled the issue of removing a scourge from local cities, boroughs, suburbs and rural areas. State Rep.

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