Urban Planning
A fight over vacant Philly lots is exposing tensions in Mayor Parker’s housing plan
The Turn the Key program promised affordable homeownership. Critics say many residents are priced out, raising the question: Who is "affordable housing" for?
2 months ago
Listen 5:13Philadelphia launches ‘Alleygators’ program to help residents clear trash and vegetation from alleys
The new program will help residents keep their alleys clear with a once-a-year cleaning by request.
2 months ago
Listen 0:57South Jersey woman contesting eminent domain seizure of her property: ‘They could build around me’
The law firm representing Middle Township claims a planned housing development will help community members.
2 months ago
Listen 1:00‘Splintered, rotting’ electric poles: PECO union asks state regulators to investigate
IBEW Local 614, which represents 1,400 workers, filed a petition with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission seeking an investigation into PECO’s record of repairs.
2 months ago
Listen 1:27Easing the struggle to charge an EV in Philadelphia
Hundreds of curbside and parking lot chargers could be installed over the next few years.
2 months ago
The office is the sole entity responsible for carrying out evictions. It's taking months to close cases — and costing landlords.
2 months ago
Listen 1:17DelDOT está utilizando las cámaras en las zonas de obras a lo largo de la I-95, y ahora los gobiernos locales han comenzado a instalarlas en los vecindarios.
2 months ago
Philadelphia Parking Authority unveils renovated Filbert Street bus station
The $5 million renovated facility boasts shiny floors, bathrooms and a seating area for 189 passengers.
2 months ago
Listen 1:04Lawsuit stalls bike lane upgrade, but Philadelphia pushes ahead on loading zones
More truck loading zones, “smart” zones, and rideshare-only spots could be on the way.
2 months ago
‘Philly is a union town’: How labor keeps its power and status in Philadelphia
Union organizing is spreading across new corners of Philadelphia’s workforce, reinforcing the city’s long-standing reputation as a labor stronghold.
2 months ago
New apartments are planned for Germantown parcel with history of illegal dumping
The project from Liberty Bell Management calls for a mix of townhomes and duplexes. Construction could start sometime in 2027.
2 months ago
Wilmington exige a las personas sin hogar que vivan en tiendas de campaña proporcionadas por la ciudad.
3 months ago
Philadelphia to transform vacant lots into green community spaces under new pilot project
There are about 40,000 vacant lots throughout Philadelphia, according to officials.
3 months ago
Listen 1:14Philly renters just secured new protections from landlord retaliation. A lawsuit could undo them
Fair housing advocates say the City Council measures will make it safer for tenants to speak up about dangerous living conditions. But a federal lawsuit looms.
3 months ago
Listen 1:19Parker renews plea for rideshare tax to skeptical council
Mayor argues Uber and Lyft can afford the $1-per-ride tax and schools urgently need the money.
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