
Urban Planning
PATCO’s Franklin Square station to open later this year
The $30 million project at 7th and Race streets has steadily worked towards resurrecting the “ghost station,” and will include ADA accessibility features.
1 year ago
Listen 1:11Want speed cushions on your street? Philly is making it easier to request them
The city has also expanded the program to more blocks.
1 year ago
Listen 1:12West Oak Lane tenants protest building management over maintenance issues
Residents say SBG Management Services has ignored their requests to fix up Oak Lane Court Apartments. The company says they’re lying.
1 year ago
N.J. Turnpike and Parkway tolls going up by 3%
What’s prompting the latest toll hike on the N.J. Turnpike?
1 year ago
Listen 0:59A domed indoor sports complex is coming to Cape May Airport
The Delaware River and Bay Authority Commission approved plans for an 80,000-square-foot domed indoor sports complex.
1 year ago
Listen 0:53Let there be light: Philly streets to brighten via $500K federal grant
The area from Independence Hall towards Jeweler’s Row will see the infrastructure improvements ahead of major celebrations in 2026.
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Design workshop offers alternative ideas to 76ers proposal to build a new arena in Center City
More than a hundred designers, planners, professors and local residents came together Saturday to explore new visions for the Market Street corridor.
1 year ago
‘It’ll be huge’: Cecil B. Moore Library next to be renovated by Rebuild
Work is expected to start this summer at the Cecil B. Moore Library, which serves Sharswood, Strawberry Mansion and Brewerytown.
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SEPTA could cut services by 20%, raise fares as soon as this fall, CEO warns
“SEPTA does not want to make these cuts, especially at a time when ridership is growing,” CEO Leslie Richards said during Thursday’s board meeting.
1 year ago
Listen 1:19Parker promises change on litter and dumping in Philly. What will that take?
Advocates are encouraged by the new mayor’s early plans to clean up the city. But some are skeptical about her pick to lead the efforts.
1 year ago
Listen 1:08New Jersey Transit plans 15% fare increase starting on July 1
New Jersey Transit has been struggling with a significant drop in ridership since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020.
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Section of I-95 in Philly to close for 36 hours this weekend as part of the ongoing CAP Park project
This is the first of four expected closures on I-95 to accommodate the demolition during the I-95 CAP Park project.
1 year ago
Advocates urge Parker administration to let small waste haulers dump at city-run sites
The idea is to give small haulers an affordable, legal disposal option — so they don’t dump construction debris on empty lots around the city.
1 year ago
Listen 1:16More than 1,400 Philadelphians are asking for help with snow, ice removal — with more to come
Requests were already pouring in after Philly’s first storm this week. Here’s what you need to know about snow and ice removal, and who’s responsible.
1 year ago