Urban Planning

Climate activists say PGW’s plan for the infrastructure conflicts with the city's climate goals.

The northbound lanes of the highway had been closed since April 1, when a tractor-trailer struck the bridge around 1:30 p.m., forcing the closure of I-95 NB.

The city sits on stable ground, minimizing the potential for a significant impact.

Heavy rain events are becoming more frequent and are lasting longer. Pa.'s insurance commissioner says “not even close” to enough people have flood insurance.

The Conrail bridge repairs in Port Richmond are expected to be completed by the weekend. I-95 NB remains closed.

The transit agency is testing out a new gate system at 69th Street Station that would replace the traditional turnstiles currently in use.

Nearly 50 people weighed in during the all-day hearing. The overwhelming majority had lingering concerns with the team’s updated plan.

PennDOT is advising drivers to avoid the closure areas and warns about the possibility of significant backups on I-95.

Iowa has the most poor bridges, followed by Pennsylvania, Illinois and Missouri.

After nearly matching a record for highway deaths in 2022, the numbers dropped last year. But state leaders warn warmer days often bring a rise in fatalities.

Home prices and mortgage rates continue to make affording a home a real challenge.

The parking authority will hire 30 new parking enforcement officers to focus on ticketing vehicles blocking sidewalks and curb ramps.

The decision comes days after a group of residents filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the park renovation.

The city selected a developer to revamp the YWCA seven years ago, but the property remains vacant and crumbling. A judge could change that.

The Commodore Barry and Betsy Ross bridges are built similarly to the Francis Scott Key Bridge that failed, but they have major concrete structures that protect the piers.