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Justice Department Resolves Discrimination Lawsuit with Scranton, Pennsylvania, Apartment Complex
March 18, 2010 Posted by USDOJ
WASHINGTON, DC - March 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The United States has reached a settlement resolving a housing discrimination lawsuit in Pennsylvania concerning discrimination against families with children, the Justice Department announced.
Congressman Gerlach Announces Funding for “Our City Reading”: Latest Grant Delivered by Sovereign Bank to Create 50 New Homes for First-time Homebuyers
February 19, 2010 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Reading, PA - February 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Additional hope for first-time homebuyers arrived today with Sovereign Bank delivering yet another grant to the highly successful Our City Reading initiative.
Fattah Announces $844,176 in Affordable Housing Grants for Four Nonprofits in Philadelphia
November 24, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
PHILADELPHIA, PA - November 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA-02) today invoked rock ‘n roll legend Junior Walker and the All-Stars as he announced the award of $844,176 in grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) to four new affordable housing projects in Germantown, North and West Philadelphia.
Congressman Fattah Awards $844,000 in Affordable Housing Grants: Gaudenzia, NewCourtland, New Directions for Women and PEC receive funding
November 24, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Philadelphia, PA - November 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Chaka Fattah (PA-02) today announced the awarding of $844,176 in grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) to four new affordable housing projects in the city
Balfour Beatty Communities Presents Three-Year, $75,000 Grant to Project H.O.M.E. in Philadelphia
October 28, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Newtown Square, PA - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In conjunction with parent company Balfour Beatty plc, Balfour Beatty Communities, LLC has established a three-year grant totaling $75,000 to be donated to Project H.O.M.E.
HUD announces $2.8 million for affordable housing and community development in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
October 23, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
PHILADELPHIA, PA - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced Harrisburg will receive more than $2.8 million to support community development and produce more affordable housing. HUD’s annual funding will also help individuals and families who might otherwise be living on the streets; and offer real housing solutions for individuals with HIV/AIDS.
FHLBank Pittsburgh Awards $3.4 Million in Affordable Housing Grants
October 16, 2009 Posted by Congressman Sestak
Pittsburgh, PA - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) has approved $3,446,246 in grants under its Affordable Housing Program (AHP).
HUD announces $2.9 million for affordable housing and community development in Upper Darby and Abington, PA
October 8, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
PHILADELPHA, PA - October 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced Upper Darby and Abington will receive more than $2.9 million to support community development and produce more affordable housing.
FEMA Approves $1.8 Million Grant For West Norriton Township’s Home Elevation Project
October 2, 2009 Posted by Congressman Sestak
PHILADELPHIA, PA - October 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today the approval of a grant totaling more than $1.8 million to elevate seven flood-prone homes in West Norriton, Montgomery County
Johnstown Redevelopment Authority Receives $900,000 in Federal ‘Stimulus’ Funds
August 18, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
JOHNSTOWN, PA - August 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman John P. Murtha (PA-12) announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $900,000 grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority for local brownfield cleanup activities.
Donovan awards $95 million to jump-start affordable housing construction in Pennsylvania
July 31, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
PHILADELPHIA, PA - July 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded $95 million to jump start affordable housing programs in Pennsylvania that are currently stalled due to the current economic recession. Funded through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), HUD’s new Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) will allow Pennsylvania to resume funding of affordable rental housing projects across the state while stimulating employment in the construction trades.
FEMA Approves $1.2 Million Grant For Property Acquisition
July 29, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - July 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Jonathan Sarubbi, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Philadelphia Office, announced today the awarding of more than $1.2 million in funding to acquire five homes in Temple Hills, Maryland. The five properties are located in areas of unstable soil.
PA’s Solar Capacity to Triple with Help of New State Investments
July 21, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
HARRISBURG, PA - July 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Edward G. Rendell today said Pennsylvania will triple its solar capacity with nearly $23 million in new grants and loans for companies throughout the state that are embracing the renewable energy industry.
Secretary Donovan visits public housing in Pennsylvania, announces nearly $1 billion in Recovery Act funds to improve public housing
May 18, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Donovan today announced that HUD is offering nearly $1 billion to make substantial improvements to thousands of public housing units nationwide. The Public Housing Capital Funds being offered are provided through The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) and are designed to help public housing authorities improve the quality of their housing stock, promote energy efficiency and create jobs.
Congressman Kanjorski Announces Berwick Housing Grant, Lauds Community Banks for their Support of Bloomsburg Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project
March 16, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Bloomsburg, PA - March 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11) today announced a $590,000 grant for a new owner-occupied housing rehabilitation project in the LaSalle neighborhood of Berwick Borough.
