Some residents of a Philadelphia suburb are fighting the development of a piece of commercial property in their neighborhood, saying the addition of a planned mega-sized supermarket and gas station would decrease their homes' values and shatter their quality of...
Philly officials could step in if building isn’t sold
The owners of a dilapidated landmark hotel in Philadelphia say they might have found a buyer for the prime piece of commercial real estate. City officials hope the sale happens, but if it doesn't, the city might have to take action, which could include using its power...
Philly and nonprofit at odds over building, legal fees
A real estate dispute between the local branch of a national youth group and the city of Philadelphia will continue now that the plan to sell a piece of government-held real estate to the group has fallen through.The youth group rents its Philadelphia headquarters in...
Philadelphia property owners appeal taxes
A commercial real estate owner's successful efforts to reduce his property taxes could cost public agencies in Philadelphia dearly.The man, who owns parking lots, had appealed his tax bills to Philadelphia's Board of Revision of Taxes. He didn't argue about how much...
