Politics & Government
Resolution Would Give Vacant Philadelphia School Buildings To City As Part Of Mayor Parker's Housing Initiative
Longtime Fairhill resident Jennifer Barker also calls the property, which has been vacant for more than 10 years, a huge problem.
December 11, 2025
When Fairhill Elementary School first opened in North Philadelphia, it was a "beautiful building," according to neighbors.
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However, the building is now vacant and has become an eyesore and a safety concern, attracting trash, rodents and even squatters.
"They're tearing the building apart," Rivera said. "They took the AC. They busted all the windows. They broke all the doors."
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