Urban Planning
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Philly faith leaders criticize arena agreement with Sixers
Members of POWER Interfaith raised a number of concerns with the deal that would keep the Sixers in the city until 2061.
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Listen 1:05Philly will now pick up your old fridge at the curb. But you may have to wait
City sanitation crews have already collected tons worth of household items too big to put in the regular trash.
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Listen 1:17Housing programs in Philly are rooted in regional incomes. Should that change?
For decades, AMI has shaped affordable housing programs in the city. Some advocates think the measure misses the mark and should be localized.
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History meets sustainability: Cape May-Lewes Ferry goes green with $80M eco-friendly vessel
Since 1964, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has linked Delaware and New Jersey. With a $20 million grant, the ferry will soon go green with its first diesel-hybrid vessel.
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Listen 1:08Wilmington airport terminal to triple in size with $5.6M federal grant
The bipartisan infrastructure law will fund a $10 million expansion project at Wilmington Airport that officials say will enhance the travel experience.
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Listen 1:33Is the plan for Market Street’s Disney Hole for real?
The city says a hotel and stores could finally fill East Market’s notorious gap.
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The agreement, which would keep the Sixers in Philly until at least 2061, was announced Wednesday during a hastily called news conference.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:23Graffiti Pier is being fast-tracked to become a public park
Conrail is getting ready to sell Pier 19 in Port Richmond, known for its abundant graffiti, to the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation.
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Listen 1:16Revamped Pier 40 reopens along the Delaware River in Philly
The building, which dates back to 1914 and was used to store and ship goods, will now be home to a CubeSmart self-storage facility.
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Philly restarts curbside trash pickup of bulky items, by appointment
Items eligible for pickup include refrigerators, large furniture, hot water heaters and even tires.
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Listen 1:10After 4 years, SEPTA reinstates phased-in parking fees. Here’s what to know
Riders will be able to pay for parking fees by using the SEPTA Park app, kiosks, or via text message.
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SEPTA to try out hydrogen fuel cell buses as early as this fall
The 10-bus pilot is part of the agency's efforts to transition to a climate-friendly fleet. But it has attracted criticism from some environmentalists.
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