
Urban Planning
Olney’s North 5th Street small business corridor receives federal funding for revitalization efforts
The money is from a new federal program designed to help prevent crime, improve the streetscape and increase economic activity in the area.
3 weeks ago
NJ Transit buses will return to Philly in June
After being pulled from the Greyhound terminal in April, agency officials said five NJ Transit buses will once again cross the Delaware River.
3 weeks ago
Chester, Montgomery, and Berks counties have joined forces to form an authority that seeks to restore passenger train service from Philadelphia to Reading.
3 weeks ago
Can we afford the Roosevelt Blvd. subway? Maybe now is the time
The idea of a speedy trip from Northeast Philly to City Hall has been suggested for decades. It should be part of the new infrastructure funding.
4 weeks ago
Should City Council have say over who’s on the Zoning Board of Adjustment? And should it be larger, with specific types of people on it?
4 weeks ago
Wilmington’s ‘other’ riverfront gets funding to build out sewer infrastructure
Wilmington’s grand plans to duplicate success on the east side of the Christina River get a boost from $4.8 million in federal funds.
1 month ago
Philly city government needs to take more action on climate change
In spite of efforts to preserve Philly’s natural environment, recent actions call into question whether city government is failing the climate challenge.
1 month ago
Backers say the idea could boost ridership, improve safety, and increase transit equity.
1 month ago
A brighter solar future could come to Philly via excess energy credits
Solarize Philly helps solar power users donate energy credits to install renewable power in areas where people can’t afford the cost of installation.
1 month ago
New senior housing in Strawberry Mansion hailed as example worth repeating
The 78-unit complex, situated on a former equestrian facility, is being touted as a model for providing seniors affordable, maintenance-free housing.
1 month ago
Illegal dumping and piles of litter plague Philadelphia
Philadelphia's illegal dumping plaque remains out of control, and a new street sweeping program will try to clean up litter. When will we conquer our mountain of trash?
Air Date: April 7, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00The city sunk $50 million into a West Philly police HQ, then walked away. How did that happen?
The Provident Mutual building has since been reimagined, and an elementary school is moving in this fall.
2 months ago
Nonprofit renovating Cobbs Creek Golf Course could get $3 million boost with city funds
The lease with the foundation renovating the course doesn’t require the city to help with any money. But officials want to contribute $3 million over two years.
2 months ago
Why not make SEPTA free — for everyone?
Ditching the high cost of a botched fare system gets us part of the way there, plus re-prioritizing $9.2 billion in anticipated federal funds.
2 months ago
NJ Transit says Greyhound ignored their concerns about new terminal reconfiguration
The bus company said it worked with Philadelphia officials in reconfiguring their terminal. But NJ Transit says it was ignored when it raised safety concerns.
2 months ago