If you're up for a little not-so-light reading, check out this post on Young Philly Politics from a South Philly resident whose block just had the welcome distinction of becoming officially blighted. It's a long complicated tale, chock full of twists and turns, deception and redemption. If you're on a block facing a similar fate, it may help to hear someone else's story.
I'm sure there's a lot to this story that hasn't been said, including the perspective of the city officials involved so read it with some skepticism.