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PA May Create a New Assistance Fund to Help with Basic Home Repairs

A row of houses, colorful but in need of substantial repairs, on North 27th Street in North Philadelphia.
Jonathan Wilson
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WHYY
A row of houses, colorful but in need of substantial repairs, on North 27th Street in North Philadelphia.

A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to create a new state fund for people who can’t afford basic home repairs like a leaky roof. As Aaron Moselle reports, a weeklong awareness campaign around the legislation kicked off Monday.

(Original air-date: 3/23/22)

Aaron Moselle covers housing and community development for WHYY’s PlanPhilly, filing stories for both radio and web. He’s a city native and calls South Philadelphia home.