Repair fairs reviving an old idea: Fixing things

Shawn Hagan retired as a city cop in 2024. Since then, his home-improvement company has racked up fraud charges in three counties. One family allegedly lost $100,000 and is still displaced.

Charlotte Burns brought her planting prowess to Fairmount’s Centennial Boulevard, known for its cherry trees and rowhouse gardens.

The house has four bedrooms and multiple bonus spaces.

Fernbank Farm features a roughly 1,500-bottle wine cellar and tasting room, a spa, and a heated saltwater pool.

Mita is ready to spend another $200 million on a resort proposed for the closed Wonderland Pier in Ocean City. And he has his sights on two other potential hotels.

Laura White’s gardening knowledge came from childhood memories and neighborly advice. She now cares for colorful blooms all around her Merion Station home.

Adding some shade can make outdoor space into a usable living area. Options abound at a range of price points.

The house in Montgomery County's Colonial School District has a fenced yard and a garage.

The Pannepacker family’s beach cottage has lots of surfboards, but no Wi-Fi. It’s a retreat long in the making.

One selling point: walking distance to Wawa.

Some people are sinking hundreds of thousands of dollars into outdoor entertainment centers. Others simply grab an iPad and a chair.

Fred and Barbara Zucker enjoy living in their apartment in Cherry Hill’s Plaza Grande and getting to know the neighbors.

Loren Gray’s home, built in the 1830s, is on the market with several recently renovated features.

Dolly Kelly’s North Wildwood cottage was too small for a big family. She rebuilt from scratch with the home’s history in mind.

The house is near the Weccacoe Playground and in the Meredith School catchment area.

The end of federal tax credits for rooftop solar and flexible new subscriptions have changed the pros and cons of leasing vs. buying.

“We don’t all need to have leaf blowers,” said Jo Winter, executive director of the nonprofit civic group sponsoring the initiative.

Andrea and Eran Preis moved from a four-bedroom house in Queen Village to a two-bedroom condo, letting go of many belongings and keeping the most precious.

Changing homes in Philly often means contending with old buildings, tight spaces, and city streets with little parking. Local professional movers have found ways to get it done.

Today's advice from Dear Abby.

The decision follows the rapper's chants demanding a "Free Palestine" in concerts earlier this month.

The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years.

Investigators traced about $18.7 million to the alleged illegal proceeds, Attorney General Dave Sunday said.

Dickerson struggled in the Eagles' Week 1 win over the Commanders and has battled multiple injuries.

Keeler has not yet announced a full-time starter at quarterback, but expects Smolik to get the start again over Ajani Sheppard for a road matchup with Toledo on Saturday.