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Jewelers Row, one of the oldest diamond districts in America, is threatened by a plan to construct a 29-story residential tower. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Radio Times
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Philadelphia

Changing city: How should Philly view its historical buildings?

As Philly grows, historical preservationists worry that the city is sacrificing its built heritage for the sake of development.

Air Date: May 9, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:47
(Nathaniel Hamilton for WHYY, file)
New Jersey
Transportation

PATCO’s new overnight rail schedule on hold amid criticism

PATCO is delaying implementation of its new overnight rail schedule amid criticism from riders and local officials who say they weren't told of the changes.

6 years ago

A rendering of a storm surge barrier. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers image)
Down the Shore
Environment
Infrastructure
New Jersey

Public comments on Army Corps back bay study target storm surge barriers

The Army Corps says it has received 112 comments on the study, with the majority addressing the environmental impact of structural features, namely storm surge barriers.

6 years ago

A feral cat suns itself in a cat colony that is watched over by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation.
The Why
Environment
Public Spaces

Why Philadelphia can’t agree on how to deal with its 400,000 stray cats

A feral cat colony on the Delaware River waterfront has city agencies, environmentalists, and cat-lovers pitted against each other.

Air Date: May 8, 2019

Listen 12:36
PlanPhilly
Real Estate

Germantown High reimagined as $30 million housing development – with a lot of question marks

6 years ago

View of the garden entrance to the condo project behind the Dilworth House (Cope Linder Architects)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
PlanPhilly

Society Hill’s Dilworth House condo tower wins final city approval

After almost two decades of legal disputes and neighborhood enmity, the super-luxury 12-story condo development behind the Dilworth House cleared its final hurdle this week.

6 years ago

Anastasi seafood in the Italian Market. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Politics
PlanPhilly

Protecting the Italian Market’s walkability is the goal of new City Council bill

Councilman Mark Squilla is stepping into a fight over a driveway that opponents say would threaten the pedestrian character of the Italian Market.

6 years ago

Chamarra McCrorie gives Indego's new e-bikes a test ride on Thomas Paine Plaza. (Jim Saksa/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Transportation
PlanPhilly

Want to power up your pedaling? Philly adding 400 electric bikes to Indego fleet

The e-bikes can reach a top speed of 17 miles per hour. Philadelphia will start rolling them out in late May.

6 years ago

Commuters are shown exiting a SEPTA bus. (AP Photo/Joseph Kaczmarek, file)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Transportation
PlanPhilly

Detroit’s transportation agency just eliminated its transfer fee. Will Philly be next?

SEPTA is mulling the elimination of its $1 transfer fee for switching transit lines.

6 years ago

Traffic is seen near the entrance to the Holland Tunnel in Jersey City, N.J.(Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
Infrastructure
New Jersey
Politics

New Jersey industry groups optimistic about possible U.S. infrastructure deal

New Jersey is hopeful that the White House’s $2 trillion infrastructure spending spree will help fix its transportation problems.

6 years ago

A former garage located behind homes on 51st Street is slated for redevelopment into an apartment building. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
PlanPhilly

Yes in your backyard? Apartment building to rise behind West Philly homes

The building will be designed by ISA Architects, a firm with a history of success on odd lots such as the narrow Chinatown lot.

6 years ago

Recycling bins on Cuthbert Street in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
Environment
Philadelphia

Recycling, Philly style, revisited: Why the city is no longer burning half its recyclables

As of Monday, Philly has stopped the controversial practice of sending half its recyclables to an incinerator.

Air Date: May 1, 2019

Listen 12:36
SEPTA's City Hall Station overhaul is on SEPTA's list of deferred capital projects (PlanPhilly, file)
Transportation

Appeal of anti-toll lawsuit keeps SEPTA improvements on hold

The lawsuit filed on behalf of professional drivers and motorists has stopped progress on 35 SEPTA projects.

6 years ago

Permits have been filed to build apartments on the site of this partially demolished church. (Google Maps)
PlanPhilly
Changing Communities
Housing
Philadelphia
PlanPhilly

278 apartments will rise on site of partially demolished Gothic-style West Philly church

The building will include a green roof and 54 underground parking spaces, as well as four electric vehicle charging stations.

6 years ago

Demolition permits have been filed for this building standing at 1208 Chestnut St. (Google Maps)
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
PlanPhilly

Slim tower to replace Chestnut St. Rainbow building

The 52 new dwellings rising at 1208 Chestnut St. in Center City come as the eastern portion of Center City densifies and redevelops.

6 years ago

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