Urban Planning

The full City Council body is expected to take a second and final vote on the bills on Dec. 19.

Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr. wants to crack down on property owners who are breaking zoning laws to make a buck. He’s willing to change the zoning code citywide to do it.

The Sixers have not yet agreed to proposed amendments to a legislative package containing the approvals the team needs to build the $1.3 billion arena.

The past week has been marked by a shifting terrain and last-ditch negotiations. Wednesday’s vote will provide clarity — maybe?

The Vision Zero report aims to make the city’s roads safer and end traffic deaths.

City Council is expected to take a preliminary vote on the arena next week. The team says it needs the body to approve development before the end of the year.

Supporters and opponents showed up for a final, testy, raucous hearing on the Sixers arena proposal Monday night.

Lawmakers must vote enabling legislation out of committee by Dec. 12 to authorize the arena before the end of the year.

Here’s what you need to know as City Council moves toward crucial votes at arena hearings.

The grocery store with Pennsylvania roots is leaving after only three years.

Trenton gets a $4 million grant to buy the former Trenton Marriott building. The plan is to redevelop the property and open a new hotel.

The West Philadelphia apartment building will be gutted and rehabbed. Residents were notified Tuesday that they will need to relocate.