
Keystone Crossroads Archive
Lots of red tape for building waterfront projects in Pa., but it could be worse
Pennsylvania cities are investing in their waterfronts, improving public access and hoping economic benefits will follow. But getting there is complicated.
10 years ago
ListenIn case you missed it: This week’s good reads about Pennsylvania cities
Introducing our urban waterfront series. Jump in for some great reads, video, photos, audio. Waterfronts Thes ...
10 years ago
Philadelphia starts small (and cheap) with Delaware River waterfront revitalization
For a long time, Philadelphia’s Delaware Riverfront was…underwhelming. Each winter, the city operated a harbor-side ic ...
10 years ago
ListenThe historic waterfront development that helped transform Pittsburgh: Point State Park
On a recent weekend stroll at Point State Park, in Pittsburgh, visitors sunned themselves in the grass and along the low walls of the par ...
10 years ago
ListenThey’re right at the edge of the city, but it feels like a million miles away. For the residents of the marina, life is a cross ...
10 years ago
Two Mike Flecks in Pa. politics lead to confusion
A Democrat and a Republican find something in common: their name. Former state representative Mike Fleck is used to seeing h ...
10 years ago
Overall Pa. graduation rates respectable, but some urban districts lagging
The unique challenges of urban areas explain the difference, and many people say changes to the state funding formula will help. W ...
10 years ago
In case you missed it: This week’s good reads about Pennsylvania’s cities
Dive in to this week’s city reads as we get ready to launch our waterfront series on Wednesday, August 12th. City swims ...
10 years ago
Public pools in Pa. cities: how many are there, and how much does it cost to swim?
We found out. There are 71 outdoor public pools in Philadelphia. That’s “one for almost every neighborhood in the city ...
10 years ago
Reading City Council President admits to conspiracy to commit bribery; Mayor connected
Francisco Acosta pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in federal court on Wednesday. Francisco Acosta ...
10 years ago
ListenNew technology could help cities inspect and maintain streets more efficiently
Street inspections are time-consuming and, ultimately, subjective. What if a computer could do that work instead of a human inspector?&nb ...
10 years ago
ListenPa. attracts college students, but getting them to stay after graduation is a challenge
A new study shows that students graduating from universities in northeastern Pa. aren’t likely to stick around afterwards. ...
10 years ago
New York City’s process for land use decisions brings in groups outside of Council to weigh in. Should Pennsylvania cities try this ...
10 years ago
In case you missed it: This week’s good reads about Pennsylvania’s cities
Ah…summer! Baseball, water fun…and a budget impasse. Catch up on this week’s Pennsylvania city news. ...
10 years ago
Map: Tracking growth of new businesses in Pennsylvania
New companies are choosing Pa.’s urban areas. Manufacturing companies continued to come to the state despite overall job losses in the ...
10 years ago
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