ESSA names community responsibility officer
ESSA Bank names Alexander Santos as community responsibility officer to lead community reinvestment and support underserved areas in Pennsylvania.
Shapiro unveils housing action plan
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Pennsylvania’s first Housing Action Plan, targeting affordable housing shortages and a projected 185,000-home gap by 2035.
Northampton County awards $400K in affordable housing grants
Northampton County awarded $400,000 in Affordable Housing Program grants to support transitional, emergency, and affordable housing projects across the county.
Affordable housing projects get boost from state funding
Two affordable housing projects are among $1.3 million in state tax credits awarded to Lehigh Valley nonprofits to support housing, youth programs and food access.
New manufactured home community offers more affordable housing options
Northwoods Homes, a new 200-home manufactured community in Lehigh Township, offers energy-efficient, customizable homes as an affordable alternative to local housing prices.
Cortex Residential bringing affordable housing to Allentown
Cortex Residential has begun construction on Walnut Square, adding 38 deed-restricted affordable housing units in Allentown with major community-backed funding.
$85M available for Pennsylvania affordable housing projects
PHFA is offering $85M in PHARE funding to support affordable housing projects in Pennsylvania. Applications are due Nov. 20 with a Sept. 23 webinar.
Hope Capital Investments brings affordable housing to life
Hope Capital Investments renovates and manages affordable housing across eastern PA, turning distressed properties into quality homes for tenants.
City Center breaks ground on its 15th Allentown apartment building
City Center Group begins construction on The Standard, a 257-unit Allentown apartment building focused on affordability, amenities, and green design.
Fulton Forward grants $545K to community nonprofits
Fulton Forward Foundation donates $545,000 to 22 nonprofits across PA, NJ, MD, DE, and VA to support housing, job training, and economic empowerment.
Allentown takes action to increase city’s housing stock
Allentown is expediting housing project approvals to ease a severe housing shortage, with 9,000 units needed now and 54,000 by 2050.
Bethlehem church seeks to redevelop its 31.56-acre property
First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem is seeking offers to redevelop its 31.56-acre site with potential for housing, community use, or joint venture.









