Urban Planning

Testifying ratepayers urged commissioners to strike down a proposal that would limit public participation in Philadelphia Gas Works’ budget process.

Parking fees were suspended in 2020 in an effort to attract customers back to the transit system, SEPTA said.

President Biden’s 2022 climate law expanded the tax credits, which cover the costs of heat pumps, air conditioners, home insulation and solar panels.

Contractor Conduent worked on a fix; SEPTA is planning a new payment system.

The developer still wants to build the 172-room hotel, but was forced to hit the pause button on construction after it lost funding.

East Mount Airy, East Germantown, West Oak Lane and the area around Fairmount Park will be affected.

American Airlines will offer passengers motor-coach service to Philadelphia, allowing them to park in Delaware and skip TSA lines at PHL.

SEPTA's CEO and General Manager Leslie Richards joins us to talk about the transit agency and the state of public transportation - particularly after a state budget shortfall.

The city is still pushing for Graffiti Pier to join its public park network, but Conrail is considering “all viable options” after the pier’s partial collapse.

The increase follows a reassessment of 580,000 properties throughout the city.

Dedicated funding and development opportunities from a main street designation would bring new life to the six boroughs, making them a destination along a busy thoroughfare.

The mass transit agency has implemented a hiring freeze for non-essential workers and is considering fare hikes if more state money isn’t forthcoming.

The city posted a new request for proposal in October but decided not to select a developer for the infamous site.

Grants for solar panels, turning tree waste into lumber and cleaning up litter are coming to the region. Some advocates say more is needed.

Cemetery volunteers are working to make the urban forest open to families with loved ones buried there. It will be a long road ahead.