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Philadelphia Housing Authority To Lay Off More Than 80 Employees Due To Budget Cuts
The agency says it is facing a $32 million cut in federal funding, and since it relies on the Department of Housing and Urban Development for over 90 percent of its funding, it must lay off the 82 employees.
Nominations For New PHA Board Submitted
Mayor Nutter and City Council are taking the first steps toward having the city re-gain control of the Philadelphia Housing Authority, which has been run by the feds for nearly two years.
Former PHA Official Charged In Fraud Scheme
A former Philadelphia Housing Authority manager allegedly cheated the low-income housing agency for years.
Over 300 Workers To Be Laid Off From Philadelphia Housing Authority
The interim chief of the Philadelphia Housing Authority may soon be embroiled in a battle with local trades unions.
Michael Kelly Resigns From Philadelphia Housing Authority After Turning It Around
Michael Kelly had been New York City’s public housing director when federal officials brought him to Philadelphia eighteen months ago, after the ouster of Carl Greene.
Temporary Head Of Philadelphia Housing Authority To Stay Permanently
Michael Kelly, who replaced embattled PHA Chief Carl Greene last year on a temporary basis, will now stay on permanently.
Small Change In Policy Could Have Big Impact For Philadelphia Homeless
A new policy set in motion by PHA head Michael Kelly looks to battle homelessness and urban blight.
HUD Official Begins Role At Helm Of Philadelphia Housing Authority
Estelle Richman, a onetime Philadelphia health commissioner, city managing director, and state welfare secretary, is now the sole member of the PHA’s board.
Philadelphia Housing Authority Board Gives Up Power To Federal Government
Estelle Richman, HUD’s Chief Operating Officer, will be the receiver, in effect the PHA board, for one year. She spent time as city managing director during the Street administration.
PHA Board Chairman Street Says He Won’t Resign
Going into today’s Philadelphia Housing Authority board special meeting, the PHA board chairman, former Mayor Street, was giving no indication that he’s willing to bail and resign at the request of HUD.
The Stigall Show Log 3.2.11
Chris discusses the latest developments from Wisconsin and federal tax dollars that might not be coming to the city. He also talks to Iowa Representative Steve King and Robert Stauffer, who had $1400 returned to him by a homeless man in West Chester.
Controller Butkovitz Wonders About HUD’s Probe Of PHA
Philadelphia city controller Alan Butkovitz is quizzical about HUD’s request for the resignation of the entire Philadelphia Housing Authority board, two of whom Butkovitz appointed.
Nutter Says He’ll Wait For Housing Authority Probe Before Demanding Resignations
Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter says he wants federal officials to come up with documentation on why the five-member board of the Philadelphia Housing Authority should resign.
Legal Disputes Building After PHA Chief’s Firing
The lawsuits are mounting in the Philadelphia Housing Authority controversy involving PHA’s former executive director, Carl Greene. He was fired in September, over sexual harassment allegations.
Housing Authority Board Approves Interim Director
The Philadelphia Housing Authority Board has approved a contract to borrow an interim director from New York.
