gentrification

Philadelphia: Billionaires’ mayor okays arena

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker came out strongly in support of billionaire developers on Sept. 18 when she announced that she…

September 24, 2024

Students for Preservation of Chinatown challenge developers

By Cindy Lou Philadelphia Students for the Preservation of Chinatown began a demonstration on March 3, at 4041 Walnut St.,…

March 9, 2023

Harlem resists gentrification, environmental racism

Harlem, New York Harlem families and grassroots community groups gathered Jan. 28 on West 145th St. and Lenox Ave. in…

February 2, 2023

Court evictions order won’t stop UC Townhome protests

Philadelphia  University City Townhomes residents resisting eviction responded to news that owner IBID Associates had secured a court order July…

July 25, 2022

Rally July 9: mass action to stop Philadelphia evictions, housing demolition

Are you houseless, paying too much for rent, living in unsafe or inadequate housing, threatened with eviction? Do you believe…

July 5, 2022

‘Tour of Shame’ condemns renters’ displacement

UC Townhomes residents and supporters gathered at City Hall May 25 for a “Tour of Shame” to call out city…

May 27, 2022

Squirrel Hill neighbors win against gentrification

Philadelphia Supporters of Protect Squirrel Hill, a neighborhood coalition in the Squirrel Hill section of West Philadelphia, celebrated a victory…

May 12, 2022

Philadelphia residents fight to keep homes from gentrifiers

Residents of University City Townhomes, nearby University of Pennsylvania students and faculty members, and community anti-gentrification activists rallied March 19…

March 21, 2022

People’s verdict on gentrification scheme: Thumbs down

Oakland, Calif. West Oakland turned out July 17 at Taylor Memorial Church for a community speak-out organized by City Councilmember…

July 29, 2021

Black workers resist union-busting Boston gentrifier 

A June 16 action for eight laid-off workers — organized just four days after the announcement they had been fired…

June 25, 2020