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‘Don’t forget about us’: Advocates hope Parker moves the needle on Parks & Rec improvements

After taking office, Parker promised to make Philly the “safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation.” Advocates for parks and youth sports have high hopes.

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‘Bellwether for the city’: Housing advocates say luxury townhomes in South Philly violate legal agreement

The developer of St. Anthony’s and Artist Village argues his company is in the clear.

2 years ago

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Haverford Township conducts study to make ‘Safe Streets for All’ a reality

With aging streets and an influx of vehicles, Haverford Township officials and a consultant are conducting a study to make roadways safer for everyone.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
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PennDOT to repair potholes on dozens of roads in the week ahead

The agency released a list of more than 50 state roads where crews will be working.

2 years ago

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Architecture & Design
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Philadelphia secures $158 million for Chinatown Stitch project

"We will finally be repairing a historic wrong,” said U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle.

2 years ago

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Architecture & Design
Housing
Philadelphia
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Affordable housing development replaces nuisance motel in North Philly

Be a Gem Crossing offers deeply discounted rents in a neighborhood where the median household income is roughly half of the city’s.

2 years ago

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Changing Communities
Economy
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2 D.C. neighborhoods hang in the balance as the Wizards and Capitals consider leaving town

The sports teams' proposed move to Virginia, as well as the WNBA's Mystics potentially moving into Capital One Arena, has stoked concern in Chinatown and Congress Heights.

2 years ago

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Environment
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Philadelphia
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Philly plans to revamp its drinking water system. The Water Department wants to hear your thoughts

PWD customers will foot the bill for a massive infrastructure improvement plan. You can learn more about it at a series of upcoming meetings.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
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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.

2 years ago

Master plan renderings for a revamped South Philly sports complex.
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Philadelphia
Real Estate
Sports

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.

2 years ago

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New Jersey
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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.

2 years ago

Apartment buildings in Center City.
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Economy
Housing
Philadelphia
Real Estate

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.

2 years ago

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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.

2 years ago

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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.

2 years 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.

2 years ago

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