
Urban Planning
Temporary lanes of I-95 to reopen this weekend, Gov. Shapiro says
Damaged section of I-95 will reopen this weekend to six lanes of traffic, after Gov. Shapiro announced an accelerated timeline.
2 years ago
‘No worse than we expected’: Veteran traffic reporter weighs impact of I-95 collapse
The incident continues to snarl nearby roadways. But a solution is on its way.
2 years ago
New plaza caps a 10-year effort to reignite a struggling corner of downtown Philly
Jefferson Plaza is part of the block-long East Market development near City Hall.
2 years ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 1:53Some 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 1:0797 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
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
Listen 8:32SEPTA 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
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