Anti-Blight Legal Fight in Fishtown - City Cast Philly

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There’s a battle brewing in Fishtown. The Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District is trying to take control of a house it says is an eyesore. But the family that has owned the home for generations says they’re being targeted because they have limited means to fix it up. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Samantha Melamed, investigative reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, about this conflict and the state law driving it, known as Act 135. Read more of Samantha’s reporting here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

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This episode was published on January 24, 2024.

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There’s a battle brewing in Fishtown. The Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District is trying to take control of a house it says is an eyesore. But the family that has owned the home for generations says they’re being targeted because...

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