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Urban Planning

Mature trees shade a picnic area which is slated to become a soccer field
PlanPhilly
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

A judge declined to halt renovations at FDR Park. Residents opposing the plan are trying again

A Philadelphia judge wrote that most of the work the residents object to is done, and future project phases only “endeavor to improve” the park.

1 month ago

A 5-year-old hula hoops at a block party
Community Events
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Philly launches ‘Block Party Bonanza’ to raise community pride during America’s 250th summer celebrations

Selected block parties will receive a $250 ShopRite gift card, patriotic decorations, mini Constitutions and outdoor toys meant to inspire civic pride.

1 month ago

Listen 1:16
From left, City Councilmember Mark Squilla, Congressman Brendan Boyle and state Sen. Nikil Saval
Architecture & Design
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

The Chinatown Stitch lives: A $10 million design grant keeps the park project moving forward

Planners are lobbying the federal government for restoration of a rescinded $150 million grant.

1 month ago

Carlos Boothe looks on
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
Preservation

West Philly tenants are racing to save 925 affordable rentals to prevent mass displacement

The subsidized units are among 12% of properties in the city that could lose their affordability restrictions over the next decade.

1 month ago

Listen 1:03
Apartment buildings in Center City.
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly court settlement halts City Council vote on renter protections, sending bills back to committee for new hearing

Lawmakers were expected to pass the bills Thursday, but two landlords sued the body’s housing committee, alleging a violation of open meeting laws.

1 month ago

Se observa un contador de servicios público
Delaware
Economy
Infrastructure
Personal Finance

Algunos clientes de Delmarva Power afirman que las elevadas facturas de servicios públicos los están obligando a elegir entre sus medicamentos y mantener las luces encendidas.

Delmarva Power está restando importancia a su reciente solicitud de aumentar las tarifas eléctricas, argumentando que los incrementos en los precios de suministro.

1 month ago

A DART bus travels down Market Street in Wilmington, Delaware
Delaware
Transportation

Federal grant will help refurbish 51 Delaware public transit buses, extending their lifespan

The $14.3 million federal grant comes from the Federal Transit Administration's fiscal year 2026 Bus and Bus Facilities program.

1 month ago

Listen 1:31
Eight pop-up retail spaces will open on the 900 block of Market Street
Business
Philadelphia
Visual Arts
Billy Penn

Market East will get retail pop-ups and murals as long-term revival strategizing continues

Business group aims to spruce up the struggling corridor ahead of FIFA and Philly250 events.

1 month ago

Dumping at Fairhill and Annsbury streets in North Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Environment
Philadelphia
Politics

No new Philly anti-dumping initiatives in Parker’s third budget proposal

Parker’s $7 billion budget proposal would continue existing efforts to combat litter and illegal dumping and add funding for 125 cameras.

1 month ago

Listen 1:05
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker delivers her budget address
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia

Mayor Parker is proposing millions for proactive rental inspections, modular home factories in Philly

The investments are meant to bolster the mayor’s plan to create and preserve 30,000 housing units amid an affordable housing crisis.

1 month ago

Listen 0:59
Commuters exit and board the route 4 bus
Philadelphia
Transportation

SEPTA revamps its delayed Bus Revolution, plans to cut more than a dozen routes starting this summer to streamline service

SEPTA will eliminate 18 bus routes as part of a phased overhaul starting in August, aiming to increase service and improve reliability for riders.

1 month ago

PECO electric repair crew in Fishtown
Energy
Pennsylvania
Technology

How PECO’s profits impact your electricity bill

Electricity rates are rising along with profits for investor-owned utilities.

2 months ago

Listen 6:59
Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks
Homelessness
Philadelphia

Mayor Parker says new facility in old Hahnemann building is not a homeless shelter but a ‘solution center’

The Hope 220 Solution Center in the Spring Garden neighborhood is part of an effort to eliminate homelessness in Philadelphia.

2 months ago

Listen 1:00
Cobbs Creek
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

Philadelphia officials announce new funding for Cobbs Creek restoration project

The $9 million in additional funds will help mitigate flooding. Nearby residents have worried that restoring the Cobbs Creek Golf Course would exacerbate the problem.

2 months ago

Listen 0:51
The William Way LGBT Community Center
PlanPhilly
Infrastructure
LGBTQ
Philadelphia

‘Not salvageable’: Inside William Way’s decision to build a new Center City headquarters

The nonprofit plans to demolish its longtime home on Spruce Street to make way for a new building that will also feature affordable apartments.

2 months ago

Listen 1:05
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