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A Waymo vehicle on 7th Street in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Technology
Transportation

Self-driving car company Waymo officially expands to Philadelphia, has started letting cars drive themselves

The company will expand to more than 20 cities, including Pittsburgh and Baltimore, but no word yet on when people will get to ride.

7 months ago

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Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks
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Government
Housing
Philadelphia

In major win for Philly progressives, City Council advances housing budget with more money for lowest income residents

The measure is expected to pass during a second and final vote scheduled for Council's final regular meeting of the year.

7 months ago

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An overhead shot of a roundabout
Infrastructure
Philadelphia

Philly’s Logan Square to get new sidewalks, ADA ramps ahead of busy 2026

The construction project will cause traffic delays around the iconic city spot.

7 months ago

A PATCO train pulls into a station
New Jersey
Transportation

PATCO makes minor changes to its weekday night schedule

Overnight weekday service is still suspended. The changes affect departures between 6 and 11:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

7 months ago

Shown is Philadelphia along the Delaware River, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.
PlanPhilly
Architecture & Design
Housing
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Philadelphia wants residents’ input to shape the city’s future

The public survey is part of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s work to update the city’s comprehensive plan.

7 months ago

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Netflix House, the first Netflix immersive experience location worldwide
Business
Pennsylvania

Black Friday shoppers explore new experiential offerings at King of Prussia Mall

Netflix House and Eataly are the latest examples of the trend toward retail offerings that are hands-on — and selfie-ready — at King of Prussia Mall.

7 months ago

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Overhead photo of a highway under construction
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads
Transportation

More lanes, less sinkholes — and some traffic: Here’s what’s on PennDOT’s to-do list for the Philly area heading into 2026

PennDOT has nearly 150 road projects in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs, including major construction to I-95.

7 months ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks after touring a SEPTA rail shop
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Transportation

SEPTA gets $220M in state funds to help with capital issues and fixing trains

The money will help the transit agency fix its aging railcars, rent some replacements and return full service for riders.

7 months ago

Lisa Wilson Riblett standing next to a transmission tower
Delaware
Energy
Infrastructure

Delmarva’s legal power forces 2 villages to vacate laws banning new electricity towers

The “tree huggers” of Ardentown and Ardencroft wanted Delaware’s dominant utility to reroute a project to replace seven high-voltage towers.

7 months ago

Listen 2:07
Dozens of transit advocates sitting down
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Philadelphia leaders connect with transit advocates after long-awaited budget didn’t include funding for SEPTA

Transit advocates gathered at the Friends Center in Center City to hear from legislators their thoughts on the state budget.

7 months ago

Listen 1:10
Kelvin A. Jeremia looks on
PlanPhilly
Employment
Housing
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Housing Authority will shrink staff in 2026 to cut operating expenses

The decision is meant to reduce operating costs as the agency works to remake its entire portfolio of affordable units.

7 months ago

Listen 1:05
a rendering of a proposed housing project in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia

Philadelphia development would bring hundreds of affordable units to industrial site

The homes would be naturally occurring affordable housing. They would replace a vacant warehouse.

7 months ago

The former Greyhound bus station on Filbert Street
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Design advocates call for transformation of Filbert Street bus terminal

Officials say city can’t afford a pricier rehab of the old Greyhound station.

7 months ago

The 900 block of Market Street in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Changing Communities
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Philadelphia’s Market East corridor is poised for change. Here’s what to know

The shopping district has struggled for decades. Now its future is back in the spotlight.

7 months ago

A person entering a SEPTA subway car
Employment
Philadelphia
Transportation
6abc

SEPTA union members vote to authorize strike

Union leaders say the authorization is meant to increase pressure at the bargaining table, not to begin a strike immediately.

7 months ago

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