Philadelphia Housing Authority
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.
Tentative Agreement To Settle Federal Lawsuit By Former PHA Head Against Agency
The nasty legal fight between fired Philadelphia Housing Authority Executive Director Carl Greene and the agency is over. They’re settling out of court, and will present it to a judge on Monday.
Trial Involving Fired Philly Housing Czar On Hold
Former Philadelphia Housing Authority Director Carl Greene won’t be back on the stand as planned in a trial over his firing.
John Street in the Hot Seat as Carl Greene’s Lawsuit Against PHA Plays Out
Greene, the former head of the PHA, is asking for a million dollars in lost salary and benefits, plus damages, for wrongful termination.
Former Pa. Governor Rendell Testifies For Fired Housing Director Carl Greene
Plaintiff Carl Greene is seeking nearly $1 million in lost wages and benefits, plus damages, after his 2010 firing from the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
PHA Residents Upset Over Move Of GED Program
A group of Philadelphia Housing Authority residents were upset Wednesday when they showed up for their normally scheduled GED class at the John F. Street Community Center in North Philadelphia, only to learn it was canceled, and will now be held in South Philadelphia.
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.
Philadelphia Housing Authority Plans To Hire New Officers To Patrol Developments
For the first time in 10 years, the Philadelphia Housing Authority plans to hire 50 new police officers to patrol it’s developments.
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.
Philadelphia House Members Blast Housing Authority Bill
Some Philadelphia members are up in arms about a bill passed by the state House that they say would create conditions for more problems at the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
Interim PHA Director Speaks On Michael Kelly’s Affair
Departed Philadelphia Housing Authority Director Michael Kelly has acknowledged having an affair with one of his employees, just days after abruptly leaving the public housing agency.
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.
North Philadelphia Community Celebrates Opening Of New Norris Apartments
Community leaders joined residents of a North Philadelphia neighborhood on Thursday to celebrate the arrival of the new Norris Apartments, built by the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
Philadelphia Officials Commemorate Anniversary of Death of Martin Luther King
Mayor Nutter declared the 12th annual “Human Family Day,” to honor Dr. King’s vision of a colorblind society.
