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The site of the former 49th Street Terminal along the Schuylkill River in Southwest Philadelphia will be cleaned up using a federal brownfield grant. (Sophia Schmidt/WHYY)
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Cleanup of former oil terminal near Bartram’s Garden gets boost with EPA funds

The site is one of close to 200 nationwide receiving cleanup funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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A Philly concrete plant polluted without a permit. Now it’s paying to help stop dumping

A facility just feet from Frankford Creek lacked the proper stormwater permit. It agreed to pay for an anti-dumping project in a nearby park.

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Cherelle Parker wants to deliver 30,000 units of housing in Philly. Can it happen?

The mayor has broadened the goal to include new construction and renovations.

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Making Philly streets safer shouldn’t be such an enormous chore, planners say

‘Right-of-way’ advocates call for quick permitting of street-narrowing and public benches

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Mayor Parker’s budget leaves UC Townhomes agreement in limbo. Housing advocates aren’t happy

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is poised to build 70 units on the former site of the University City Townhomes. It needs funding from the city before that can happen.

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North Broad’s economic renaissance strategy now has a budget

Property owners along North Broad Street inside the new district paid an extra fee to support economic development efforts along the commercial corridor.

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Sanctuary Village is exploring suburban alternatives for tiny homes after Philly setback

The nonprofit is assessing interest, opportunities and funding in Montgomery, Bucks and Delaware counties.

1 year ago

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A ‘significant opportunity’: Philly NAACP backs Sixers’ arena proposal for Center City

Tuesday’s announcement featured cheerleaders, a drill team and the franchise’s mascot.

1 year ago

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HUD places Chester Housing Authority on ‘troubled’ list

The Chester Housing Authority’s designation is due to “poor physical conditions.” Meanwhile, a federal probe into bribery and fraud recently delivered a trio of guilty pleas.

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A new $16 billion rail tunnel will connect New Jersey and New York City

The project is expected to be completed in 2034. Here’s what you need to know about it.

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New Castle County unveils comprehensive sustainability plan, seeking community input on priorities

The plan includes nearly 200 items, such as expanding the county’s farmers market program and making more rain barrels available to residents.

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Pa., N.J. and Del. to receive millions in federal dollars to replace lead pipes

Municipalities and utilities are required to create an inventory of lead pipes by October.

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Philly Housing Authority to rehab and rent neglected properties tied to Germantown Settlement

The city repossessed the properties from a group of entities controlled by one of the neighborhood’s most notorious landlords.

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Federal money will help prepare 2 Philly bridges for climate-driven floods

The funding will go toward renovations of the Valley Green Road Bridge in Wissahickon Valley Park and the Bells Mill Bridge near Morris Arboretum.

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The heart of Philadelphia commerce in Center City.
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Philadelphia
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Philly’s commuter foot traffic recovery stalls while Center City offices get emptier

A lack of commuters meant 8.1 million square feet of empty office space in 2023, up from 4.2 million in 2019, according to the annual Center City District report.

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