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Station-level interior rendering of the potential Rising Sun Station for the proposed Roosevelt Boulevard Subway line
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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

City Council plans Roosevelt Boulevard Subway hearings following I-95 collapse

Spurred by the commuting troubles that followed the I-95 collapse, the move is a big step forward for the much-discussed transit line.

2 years ago

Construction on I-95
Infrastructure
Philadelphia

Civil engineers weigh in on I-95 repair process in Philadelphia

Engineers say temporary fixes of I-95 or military bridges are not viable options.

2 years ago

A person looks out of a SEPTA Regional Rail train
Philadelphia
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Transportation

SEPTA continues to report increase in ridership across multiple lines following I-95 collapse

Ridership on four Regional Rail lines increased 14% Tuesday and Wednesday compared to last week.

2 years ago

Crews work to remove rubble from a collapsed section of I-95 on June 11, 2023, after a vehicle fire caused an overpass to collapse near Cottman Avenue on I-95.
Philadelphia
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Streets & Roads
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Photos: Crews survey damage, begin cleanup following I-95 collapse in Philadelphia

Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will issue a disaster declaration Monday to draw on federal funds to aid in reconstruction efforts.

2 years ago

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a press conference Sunday June 11, 2023, after a vehicle fire caused an overpass on I-95 to collapse. (Screenshot/Office of the Governor)
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
Transportation

‘It’s going to take longer to get to work’: Philly and Pa. agencies respond to I-95 shutdown after fire causes partial collapse

PennDot says an average of 160,000 vehicles use the impacted roadway everyday. Gov. Shapiro announced a disaster declaration to aid in recovery efforts.

2 years ago

Renderings of the potential Rising Sun Station for the proposed Roosevelt Boulevard Subway line
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation
Billy Penn

New station renderings: Building a cost-effective subway on Roosevelt Boulevard

One of the ways to keep the budget down is lowering the amount of money spent on stations. Community feedback has produced new renderings.

2 years ago

Architectural rendering of 76 Place
PlanPhilly
Architecture & Design
Economic Development
Philadelphia
Real Estate
Sports

New renderings provide more detailed look at Sixers arena proposal for Center City

The renderings come while the city is in the process of evaluating the impact of 76 Place.

2 years ago

Listen 1:53
A window air conditioning unit
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Philadelphia
Sustainability

Some Pa. residents can get free air conditioners this summer

It’s Pennsylvania’s second pilot to provide new A/C units and repairs to people who already received LIHEAP or weatherization assistance in the past year.

2 years ago

Listen 1:07
Historical photo of the 'Luminous Liberty Bell' hanging across Broad Street.
History
Philadelphia
Real Estate
Billy Penn

97 years ago, Philly threw America one of the worst birthday parties ever

The layout and character of deep South Philadelphia is forever tied to the Sesquicentennial.

2 years ago

Dawud Bey poses for a photo in front of an apartment building.
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
Real Estate

Turning point: Philly developer wants to forge a legacy that transcends his past

Dawud Bey spent more than a decade in prison for drug trafficking. Now he’s building on city land and renovating properties with multimillion-dollar loans.

2 years ago

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SEPTA riders board a bus in Center City, Philadelphia, on April 19, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Technology
Transportation

SEPTA to spend $22 million to upgrade fare collection boxes in buses and trolleys

The box replacement is necessary to swap out vintage units from the ‘90s that can’t be repaired, and won’t accept payments.

2 years ago

A bulldozer repairs a sand dune
New Jersey
Outdoors

Emergency beach repairs start in Wildwood amid $33M legal fight

Heavy equipment crews are moving sand along a stretch of badly eroded beach in North Wildwood, home to a bitter fight over how to protect its rapidly shrinking beaches.

2 years ago

A dune at the beach
Environment
Government Accountability
New Jersey

New Jersey blinks in Wildwood dune repairs standoff, allows emergency erosion fixes in defiant town

North Wildwood can reshape three blocks worth of dunes and repair public access points so they can be safely used in time for the approaching Memorial Day holiday weekend.

2 years ago

Apartment buildings in Center City.
PlanPhilly
Business
Housing
Philadelphia
Real Estate

New online portal provides ‘one-stop shop’ for helping Philly landlords with property issues

The Landlord Gateway Program is part of a broader effort to provide landlords with the information they need to manage their properties.

2 years ago

Listen 1:12
Officials posing at a press conference for the newest Bike share station.
Philadelphia
Transportation

Philly bike share Indego details expansion plans after eight years of operations

More bikes and stations are being added with new spots in Mantua, North Philadelphia, and South Philadelphia, with more than 2,200 bikes available for rental.

2 years ago

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