Urban Planning
SEPTA considering an end to transfer fees as part of bus system overhaul
It’s empty buses like the 150 why SEPTA’s bus ridership has fallen 33 million, or 17 percent, over the last five years.
8 years ago
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As transit agencies inch toward electric buses, environmental groups want more progress
More than 23,000 diesel-powered transit and school buses exist throughout the state.
8 years ago
City seizing blighted Germantown complex owned by nightmare landlord
For years, an abandoned townhome development on East Collom Street has sat open to squatters and vermin.
8 years ago
As some neighbors fight Temple’s move into residential North Philly, others just want to know more
The university’s proposed $130M stadium is the biggest — and most contentious — element of the university's growth plan but for Rawls, a smaller project hits closer to home.
8 years ago
Should City Council control Philly property values? New bill says yes.
A battle is raging in City Hall over the latest round of property reassessments and now, a faction of Council members have introduced a new weapon in the fight: their votes
8 years ago