Philadelphia holding on to population through COVID, but worry remains that crime will take a future toll

The commuter benefit gives eligibility to around 22,000 city workers, but it’s unclear whether the city will be able to spend less for the same program this year.

More than 60 community groups across Philly and surrounding suburbs will plant trees April 11 to 14.

Aimed to make crossing the street safer, pedestrian "refuge islands" are being built at more than a dozen intersections along Chestnut Street in West Philly.