Politics & Government

How East Falls Deals With Student Renters

NewsWorks essay discusses common problem for Manayunk residents.

For residents of Manayunk and Roxborough, the problem of unlawful occupancy in rental properties is a constant annoyance. Student and young adults often reside in apartments illegally, with more than three nonrelated people living there.

On NewsWorks.org, the leader of the East Falls Community Council discusses his group's tactics in working with , Philadelphia University and the 39th Police District.

With a coalition of local civic organizations , this essay by Tom Sauerman is certainly relevant.

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