Urban Planning

A private developer wants to sell his vast portfolio. City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier is pushing for the city to buy it.

The Philadelphia Housing Authority's CEO Kelvin Jeremiah talks about a $6.3 billion initiative that would redefine public housing in the city.

This is the third push to launch the program. Backers say the money is needed amid a housing crisis marked by a lack of affordable homes.

Major upgrades to U.S. 1, I-76 and Sumneytown Pike are almost done, which could mean smoother drives ahead for Philly-area commuters.

The transit agency is facing severe cutbacks of service and fare hikes if it doesn’t receive money from Harrisburg soon.

The members of DC47 Local 2187 work in professional services in the city.

The program was added to the current city budget following negotiations between Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and City Council.

Organizers say the project “enjoyed tremendous support in terms of its fundraising,” but now they’re hoping for more public engagement.

The first phase of the rollout will temporarily close specific stations from midnight to 4:30 a.m.

The Gateway Plaza is the start of transforming the park, which has been largely untouched for decades.

A tentative deal ended the strike, but nearly 9,000 union members still have to vote on new contract. Trash pickup and other services resume Monday.

The contract may be “the best deal they can get at this moment.”

After eight days, the city and its blue collar workers’ union has resulted in a tentative contract agreement.

A marathon negotiation session between the city of Philadelphia and its blue collar workers' union Tuesday has resulted in a tentative contract agreement.

After more than two years of construction, a massive cap is forming over the busy highway.