The Surprising Truth

18 months into the controversial Opportunity Zone tax incentive for distressed neighborhoods, some hopeful lessons...and some remaining questions

By Ross Baird and Bruce Katz

Guest Commentary: Mayor Kenney, Who Are You Going to Fire?

A court ruled that the City illegally taxed property owners nearly $50 million. A good government watchdog wonders who will be held accountable

By Brett Mandel

The Citizen Updates: Stepwise

Formerly FixList, the startup has grown in size and scope while remaining true to its mission: to empower anyone with the real estate know-how to make their deal—and our city—thrive

By Jessica Blatt Press

“We Can’t Waste This Moment”

Finally, a business leader has a plan to bring jobs to Philadelphia. Is anyone going to follow Jerry Sweeney’s lead?

By Larry Platt

The Citizen Updates: The Real Estate Disruptor

Mike Maher’s Houwzer takes on D.C. and practices philanthropy before profitability

By Patrick Bilow

The Opposite of Gentrification

Jumpstart Germantown, brainchild of developer Ken Weinstein, trains local residents to be their own community developers

By Jill Harkins

Philly’s Middle Class Housing Problem

Why is the city so complacent about affordable homes for its middle income residents?

By Jon Geeting

Meet The Disruptor: Mike Maher

The CEO and co-founder of Houwzer is challenging traditional home buying practices—while seeking to do good