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Homes in North Camden, N.J.
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Housing
New Jersey

Camden officials tout $16M collaboration to provide affordable housing

The Camden Community Housing Collaborative aims to provide options for residents and people who want to move to the city.

8 months ago

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People walk along the multi-use trail at Ridley Creek State Park in Media, Pa.
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces

Delaware County debuts online interactive map for growing trail system

The Delaware County Primary Trail Network Information Hub is an online resource to locate places to walk and track the county’s progress in building out its trail system.

8 months ago

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SEPTA regional rail train leaving Philadelphia's 30th Street station
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation

SEPTA inspections cause major delays for Regional Rail users

The federally mandated inspections of SEPTA’s Silverliner trains come after several fires. New sensors will be added to warn of a possible fire.

8 months ago

Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium surrounded by other officials
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
Politics

What Philly Mayor Parker’s first housing plan budget could mean for renters and homeowners

Some advocates say the proposed H.O.M.E budget doesn't go far enough in prioritizing low-income residents.

8 months ago

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Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park in late winter. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
Transportation

More than 1,000 Philadelphians petition for a safer Fairmount Park

Following the death of a cyclist in the park, advocacy groups have partnered to call for enhanced safety measures there.

8 months ago

A person looks out of a SEPTA Regional Rail train
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
Transportation
Billy Penn

After 5 Regional Rail fires, federal agency orders new round of SEPTA crew trainings

SEPTA maintains trains are safe, but acknowledges need for $1.8 billion in new equipment.

8 months ago

The round visitor center building in LOVE Park
PlanPhilly
Architecture & Design
Philadelphia
Preservation
Public Spaces

Saving LOVE Park’s saucer: Philly historical commission poised to designate ‘iconic’ property

The circular structure has sat vacant for about a decade. The city hopes to fill it in time for a jam-packed year of national events.

8 months ago

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Jeffery Young Jr. looks on
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation
Billy Penn

Councilmember holds City Hall bike lane bill, alarming cycling advocates

Young says he wants to observe the lane in action and “make any necessary adjustments.”

8 months ago

A pedestrian threads his way through snarled traffic
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Philadelphia transit advocates want you to spend your week without driving

As a long-term funding solution for SEPTA remains up in the air, the weeklong event encourages Philadelphians to think critically about accessible transit.

8 months ago

Aerial view of 30th Street station in Center City Philadelphia.
Studio 2
Philadelphia
Real Estate

The future of downtown Philly

Center City has seen robust population growth but office vacancies remain stubbornly high and the east side of Market Street is struggling to attract tenants.

Air Date: September 29, 2025 12:00 pm

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia

To ease Philly’s housing crunch, Mayor Parker wants a tax exemption for developers building affordable rentals

The measure, now moving through Philadelphia City Council, would exclude certain subsidized rental developments.

8 months ago

Philly Bike Action activists
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Construction begins on new bike lane around City Hall

The PennDOT project will remove car lanes and shorten crossing distances.

8 months ago

People riding their bikes across the brige
PlanPhilly
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Philly cyclists, commuters celebrate the reopening of the MLK Drive Bridge this weekend

The reopening will restore a key connection for commuters and cyclists with West Philadelphia.

8 months ago

1530 Bainbridge St.
PlanPhilly
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Real Estate

‘A chain of dominos’: Philly luxury home sales remain on the rise amid affordability crisis

New research out of Drexel University is raising concerns about affordability and gentrification.

8 months ago

Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

New analysis finds evidence of racial bias in Philadelphia home appraisals

Researchers analyzed valuations completed for home purchases and applications to refinance.

8 months ago

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