Urban Planning
SEPTA CEO calls Pennsylvania state budget ‘disappointing’ after transit funding left out
CEO Scott Sauer said SEPTA will “stand ready to work with lawmakers and the governor on a comprehensive transit funding solution.”
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:08Since 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.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:07‘Lacking a moral compass’: Activists call on Philly officials to repeal cuts to city’s business tax
POWER Interfaith members fear the loss of revenue due to BIRT cuts could raise property taxes and slash critical services.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:21Who will benefit from Philly’s $2 billion housing plan? Not the most vulnerable, advocates say
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 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.
3 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.
4 weeks ago
This situation may feel familiar: The union and SEPTA agreed to a new contract at this same time last year.
4 weeks ago
The airport said the closures will help keep the remaining checkpoints running smoothly despite shutdown-related staffing shortages.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
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