Inga Saffron: take note of the waterfront plan

The Army Corps of Engineers was using the barge to dredge the Schuylkill River when it came loose in the rain-swollen river during Isaias on Tuesday.

Jasmine Sessoms’ job: to be liaison with the community, government, businesses and media as her company recreates the property. She welcomes the challenge.

Developers have proposed thousands of new housing units in Philadelphia, signaling confidence in urban living. Affordable housing efforts also stand to benefit.