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Why has SEPTA once again delayed its bus revolution?

After two years of public comment, SEPTA’s bus-route overhaul is yet again back to the public for further comment before being approved for implementation.

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Comcast Spectacor unveils $2.5 billion master plan for South Philly sports complex. Here’s what’s in it

The announcement comes as the Sixers move forward with a proposal to build a downtown basketball arena.

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New Jersey beefs up its iconic Jersey Shore boardwalks with $100M in repair or rebuilding funds

New Jersey on Friday chose 18 Jersey Shore towns to share $100 million from a new program to fund repairs, reconstruction or expansions of boardwalks.

1 year ago

Apartment buildings in Center City.
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Number of new housing units in Center City area hits 5-year high

The benchmark comes as the area continues to see population growth, including an increase in the number of New York transplants.

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Philadelphia
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SEPTA considering Regional Rail service expansion this fall

The transit agency is working to bring its service back to pre-pandemic levels.

1 year ago

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Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation
6abc

Prepare for another I-95 closure as PennDOT continues work on Penn’s Landing CAP project

All lanes of I-95 South will be closed from Exit 22 to Exit 20, starting at 5 p.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Dawud Bey, owner of Fine Print Construction
Housing
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

Turn the Key breaks ground on 17th affordable housing complex in Grays Ferry

Developments like these can help bring more Black and brown homeowners to the area, says one local developer.

1 year ago

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Patricia Vaughn speaking at a podium
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Philadelphia
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Philly could get affordable housing for seniors raising grandchildren

Philadelphia developers could get millions to build more affordable senior housing, and new rules promote building intergenerational apartments.

1 year ago

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Pedestrians walk in Philadelphia's Chinatown
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Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Real Estate
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Proposed Sixers arena could cost millions in lost tax revenue, new analysis finds

The analysis comes as stakeholders await the results of two impact studies commissioned through the city.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
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Philly Zoning Board delays FDR Park tree-cutting decision

At issue are 48 mature trees, which the Fairmount Park Conservancy proposes cutting down to make way for athletic fields.

1 year ago

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Federal, local, and transit officials celebrated, holding a check representing a $317 million grant
National
Philadelphia
Transportation

‘It’s a big deal’: Largest federal grant awarded to SEPTA will help replace the aging Market-Frankford Line fleet

SEPTA’s CEO said the rail cars, which have been around since the late ‘90s, have “reached the end of their useful life” and that “commuters deserve better.”

1 year ago

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Delaware
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Plans to transform downtown Dover launched with $25 million in state funding

Revitalization plans include critical infrastructure upgrades and a six-story retail-residential project

1 year ago

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Housing
National
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The hottest trend in U.S. cities? Changing zoning rules to allow more housing

As Americans struggle to find affordable housing, cities are realizing their own rules have made it too hard and expensive to build the homes they need.

1 year ago

Trolley being repaired
Philadelphia
Transportation

SEPTA delays the debut of rebuilt retro trolley cars, now expected in the spring

The rebuilt trolleys have modern underpinnings and a vintage look. SEPTA expects them to be back in service this spring.

2 years ago

Conceptual drawing of the Parkway
Architecture & Design
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

New state funding to survey possible Eakins Oval redesign

The long-discussed plans to reimagine the Benjamin Franklin Parkway moving ever-so-slightly forward.

2 years ago

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