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Pennsylvania Lead Hazard Remediation Programs
A list of HUD Lead Hazard Remediation Programs in Pennsylvania. A child does not need to be poisoned for their family to qualify for remediation under these grants. The programs cover both Environmental Lead Investigations (ELIs) and lead removal services.
Protecting generations from toxic lead paint–September 27, 2019
Protecting generations from toxic lead paint–September 27, 2019
New law will protect generations from toxic lead paint We knew our message had gotten through. We hoped it would be enough. Over the past few weeks, the Lead Free Philly Coalition, led by PCCY’s Colleen McCauley, visited with members of...
Lead Fact Sheets By Council District (2019)
Too many landlords are not complying with the current law to keep children lead-safe in rental property units. Only a quarter of all rental units in the City covered by the current law are in compliance. That’s because the law is largely unenforceable since there is...
Protecting kids better in Montco, Delco, Philly…July 26, 2019
Protecting kids better in Montco, Delco, Philly…July 26, 2019
A just ruling for a county determined to protect kids Disbelief and dismay are two very common reactions we get in response to our analysis of incidents of childhood lead poisoning in our region. That’s because what we describe is no mere...
PHL incentivizes discrimination against poor, young families–June 7, 2019
PHL incentivizes discrimination against poor, young families–June 7, 2019
Incentivizing discrimination against poor, young Philly families How broken is Philadelphia’s lead disclosure law? Not only is the rate of compliance abysmally low due to its unenforceability, but some unscrupulous landlords are taking advantage...