Author: Christina Lengyel | The Center Square contributor

(The Center Square) – Last week, SEPTA announced a major fare increase after the state’s legislative session ended without approving additional funding for the flagging system. With each side of the state’s divided government blaming the other, SEPTA and its riders are left to make up the deficit. “For the last two years, we have…

(The Center Square) – A pilot program announced this week will expand affordable housing by providing grants for mixed-use development. The $10 million funding comes from PA SITES, a $400 million new program created to spur development and draw businesses to Pennsylvania. “The PA Mixed-Use Housing Development pilot program is a strong first step towards…

(The Center Square) – The debate over gun violence prevention often boils down to constitutionality and grim crime statistics. While the human impact of the issue can’t be fully measured, it’s not impossible to put some real numbers behind the fallout. Mary Kenah, policy council for Everytown for Gun Safety, told the House Democratic Policy…