
Urban Planning
Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Philly’s tech startup investment group, to move to Center City
After 20 years in South Philadelphia, the public-private partnership said the move will make it more centrally located in the city.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:55As electric bills rise, evidence mounts that data centers share blame. States feel pressure to act
It’s not clear that any state has a solution and the actual effect of data centers on electricity bills is difficult to pin down.
4 weeks ago
SEPTA reimagined: Bold plans to fix public transit
This hour, we envision new ways to fix public transit and explore solutions to revitalize a system that, year after year, seems to be under threat.
Air Date: August 7, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:01New workforce housing in East Mt. Airy would serve ‘forgotten missing middle’
The project from TierView Development needs zoning approval before construction can start.
1 month ago
Hundreds rally at City Hall as SEPTA service cuts draw nearer
Public transit advocates, union leaders and state lawmakers gathered to demand the Pa. Senate fund SEPTA.
1 month ago
SEPTA sets Aug. 14 deadline to ‘begin dismantling’ the transit system without new state funding
The mass transit agency said it needs 10 days to implement the cuts to 3,000 bus stops in the region due to a budget shortfall.
1 month ago
Listen 1:16Homeowners push back against a wave of new historic districts
Critics argue the Historical Commission’s work harms economic development, increases home upkeep costs.
1 month ago
Residents fighting against Trenton-Mercer Airport expansion hit another roadblock
Environmental regulators denied a hearing request for a permit that would pave the way for construction at the airport.
1 month ago
Listen 1:21A state lawmaker says the law will provide greater transparency and help legislators budget for needed infrastructure work.
1 month ago
Listen 0:59Part of Market Street in Philadelphia’s Old City closing for months due to construction
Westbound lanes of Market Street in Old City are closing to traffic Monday and will remain closed until mid-November.
1 month ago
The bronze likeness of Sadie Alexander will be installed not far from where former Mayor Frank Rizzo’s statue used to be, before it was taken down.
1 month ago
Listen 1:29Market Street shops brace as construction continues to stifle business
A summer of sidewalk closures, fencing and noise has already hurt foot traffic and revenue in Philly. Now, a new wave of road work threatens to prolong the pain.
1 month ago
Fairmount Park Conservancy taps UPenn exec for top job
Tony Sorrentino will focus on private-public partnerships to boost city parks.
1 month ago
The state Department of Transportation has spent billions of dollars as part of a robust bridge safety program, rehabbing and maintaining bridges.
1 month ago
Listen 1:10New Castle County residents fight back against proposed data center
An investor owned firm says its proposed Delaware City data center will bring jobs. Residents say it will use too much energy and water.
1 month ago
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