Urban Planning

The shopping district has struggled for decades. Now its future is back in the spotlight.

Union leaders say the authorization is meant to increase pressure at the bargaining table, not to begin a strike immediately.

Many cars are still being repaired, so delays and crowded commutes aren’t over yet.

Plastic bags are already banned in Philadelphia. Paper bags will come with a fee.

CEO Scott Sauer said SEPTA will “stand ready to work with lawmakers and the governor on a comprehensive transit funding solution.”

Since the start, the Parker administration has said the H.O.M.E. initiative is for everyone. Advocates say the most vulnerable need to be prioritized.

POWER Interfaith members fear the loss of revenue due to BIRT cuts could raise property taxes and slash critical services.

Critics argue that Mayor Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative doesn’t focus enough on the city’s lowest-income renters and homeowners, including older adults.

Mike Purzycki used his office to put Gibraltar in the city’s hands and get state money to stabilize it. Now his foundation wants the property.

Residents are invited to contribute ideas for revitalizing the stagnant retail corridor.

Los urbanistas prevén un corredor de la Ruta 9 más seguro y ecológico, con nuevos parques, viviendas y conexiones que permitan subsanar décadas de abandono.

This situation may feel familiar: The union and SEPTA agreed to a new contract at this same time last year.

The airport said the closures will help keep the remaining checkpoints running smoothly despite shutdown-related staffing shortages.

Designers at a recent symposium offered different visions to transform the former police HQ — into a bus station, hospital, housing or a museum — if it’s not demolished.

Millions of low-income families in states like Pennsylvania may face delays in receiving home heating aid due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.