Urban Planning
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.
2 weeks ago
Listen 4:40Parker vows that, this time, Market East planning will succeed
Residents are invited to contribute ideas for revitalizing the stagnant retail corridor.
2 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
This situation may feel familiar: The union and SEPTA agreed to a new contract at this same time last year.
3 weeks ago
The airport said the closures will help keep the remaining checkpoints running smoothly despite shutdown-related staffing shortages.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:536 ideas to transform the historic Roundhouse building
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.
3 weeks ago
Millions of low-income families in states like Pennsylvania may face delays in receiving home heating aid due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
3 weeks ago
Residents in need are selected at random to get free rides on SEPTA. Some advocates say those with the greatest need should get priority.
3 weeks ago
SEPTA granted extension on inspecting Regional Rail cars
The transit agency has until Nov. 14 to inspect more than 100 remaining cars. Until then, commuters can expect crowded trips.
4 weeks ago
Three years after shutting down, Philly’s old Greyhound station will reopen in 2026
Philadelphia is poised to once again have a proper bus station for Greyhound and other intercity carriers — back in the same spot where the terminal previously operated.
4 weeks ago
More time? SEPTA asks for extension of federal deadline to inspect aging Silverliner railcars
Less than half of SEPTA’s 50-year-old fleet of Silverliner cars have been inspected. And out of 108 inspected cars, only 35 have returned to service.
4 weeks ago
Labor leader Ryan Boyer says he wants detente with teachers union
The close ally of Mayor Parker says teachers aren’t “a big fan of mine.” Their union says no meeting is scheduled.
4 weeks ago
Community members and planners envision a safer, greener Route 9 corridor with new parks, housing and connections to heal decades of neglect.
4 weeks ago
Listen 2:09A new study finds investors are snapping up properties in neighborhoods like Germantown and Cobbs Creek — and it could change who can afford to live there.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:28SEPTA shifts budget to keep service running as state funding stalemate nears 4th month
SEPTA said it will postpone buying new buses, upgrades to the Bristol Regional Rail Station and a new facility at its Frazer Railroad site.
1 month ago
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