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Cornerstone Baptist Church in Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion neighborhood
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Housing
Philadelphia
Religion

A vacant church in Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion will become workforce housing

The $10 million project will reuse Cornerstone Baptist Church on North 33rd Street. The property has sat vacant for more than five years.

3 weeks ago

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An aerial view of residential streets in West Philadelphia
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Housing
Philadelphia

Thousands of West Philly tenants remain in limbo as city considers saving 925 affordable rentals

The city missed its exclusive window to bid on the homes, opening the door to outside buyers and possible displacement.

3 weeks ago

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A close up of the ''We the Youth'' mural by artist Keith Haring in South Philly's Point Breeze neighborhood
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Philadelphia
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Visual Arts

A rare Keith Haring mural in Point Breeze may join Philly’s historic register

The “We the Youth” artwork revives a long-running debate among preservationists over whether murals should be protected as historic landmarks.

4 weeks ago

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An Indego bike dock at Race Street Pier
Studio 2
Public Safety
Streets & Roads

Pros and cons of the e-mobility boom

E-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motos are all over our streets (and sometimes sidewalks). How are the rules of the road changing accordingly?

Air Date: July 2, 2026 12:00 pm

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The Middle Township Municipal Building
Housing
New Jersey
Real Estate

South Jersey woman opts for mediation in eminent domain fight over her Whitesboro property

Dawn Robinson has been fighting efforts from the city to force her to sell her 2.4-acre property in Middle Township.

1 month ago

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The Philadelphia skyline is seen along the banks of the Delaware River, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Studio 2
Economic Development
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

The Big Fix: Philadelphia at 2076

What could the city become over the next half-century? How could we redesign the city for the future?

Air Date: June 30, 2026 12:00 pm

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A small house that serves as an accessory dwelling unit
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Housing
Pennsylvania

Backyard homes and basement apartments could become easier to build in Pa. Here’s why

Accessory dwelling units would help close the gap of affordable rentals, supporters say.

1 month ago

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A person walks on Ocean City's boardwalk
Economic Development
New Jersey
Public Spaces

Ocean City is moving forward with Wonderland Pier redevelopment. A luxury hotel proposal is still in play

The Jersey Shore landmark was deemed “in need of rehabilitation,” but residents are divided over the boardwalk’s future.

1 month ago

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Bartram Village comprises 44 aging brick buildings
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia

A $425M revamp: Bartram Village in Southwest Philly will be replaced with 500+ affordable rentals

An emergency declaration cleared the way for the site’s 44 aging, vacant homes to be demolished.

1 month ago

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Apartment buildings in Center City.
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Economy
Housing
Philadelphia
Real Estate

Philadelphia is technically a buyer’s market, but housing economists say that’s misleading

Sellers are less serious, and buyers can’t afford anything. Economists say it will likely take years for things to improve.

1 month ago

An aerial view of residential streets in West Philadelphia
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Government Accountability
Housing
Philadelphia
Taxes

Philly homeowners are about to receive new property assessments. Here’s what to know

The new valuations will be used to calculate property tax bills that will be due next March.

1 month ago

A vacant lot filled with trash.
Environment
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces

City of Chester fights illegal dumping with new greening initiative for vacant lots

Residents say they hope transforming vacant lots into green spaces will help reduce illegal dumping and crime, while improving people's health.

1 month ago

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Train from SEPTA’s Regional rail service arrives at Suburban Station, in Center City (photo by/Bastiaan Slabbers)
Philadelphia
Policing
Transportation

SEPTA, transit police reach tentative deal on new contract to avoid strike during World Cup

Transit police officers have been working without a contract since March 31. Members of FOTP Lodge 109 will vote to ratify the contract.

2 months ago

The Leibert House in Mount Airy
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History
Housing
Philadelphia

After 2 centuries, this historic Mt. Airy home may be demolished

The city recently determined that the Leibert House is “imminently dangerous.” It’s unclear if its owners will move to repair the property.

2 months ago

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Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
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Government
Housing
Philadelphia

Philly’s next budget includes funding for proactive rental inspections, modular home factories

The $7.1 billion plan contains many of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing priorities, but none of the staffing requests made by elected officials.

2 months ago

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