Urban Planning
Flooding has repeatedly battered parts of the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood, damaging homes, ruining cars and forcing evacuations.
2 months ago
SEPTA launches publicity blitz ahead of bus network overhaul
Dozens of bus routes will be cut, added, lengthened, realigned and sped up starting in August.
2 months ago
A vacant Philadelphia factory on Broad Street may be adapted for affordable senior apartments
The five-story property in Philly’s Spring Garden section belongs to the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and has sat empty for years.
2 months ago
Philly is unlocking $400M for housing. Here’s what that means for renters and homeowners
Mayor Parker's H.O.M.E. plan is entering a critical new phase. Advocates hope it helps the city's most vulnerable residents.
2 months ago
Listen 6:00A judge declined to halt renovations at FDR Park. Residents opposing the plan are trying again
A Philadelphia judge wrote that most of the work the residents object to is done, and future project phases only “endeavor to improve” the park.
2 months ago
Selected block parties will receive a $250 ShopRite gift card, patriotic decorations, mini Constitutions and outdoor toys meant to inspire civic pride.
2 months ago
Listen 1:16The Chinatown Stitch lives: A $10 million design grant keeps the park project moving forward
Planners are lobbying the federal government for restoration of a rescinded $150 million grant.
2 months ago
West Philly tenants are racing to save 925 affordable rentals to prevent mass displacement
The subsidized units are among 12% of properties in the city that could lose their affordability restrictions over the next decade.
2 months ago
Listen 1:03Lawmakers were expected to pass the bills Thursday, but two landlords sued the body’s housing committee, alleging a violation of open meeting laws.
2 months ago
Delmarva Power está restando importancia a su reciente solicitud de aumentar las tarifas eléctricas, argumentando que los incrementos en los precios de suministro.
2 months ago
Federal grant will help refurbish 51 Delaware public transit buses, extending their lifespan
The $14.3 million federal grant comes from the Federal Transit Administration's fiscal year 2026 Bus and Bus Facilities program.
2 months ago
Listen 1:31Market East will get retail pop-ups and murals as long-term revival strategizing continues
Business group aims to spruce up the struggling corridor ahead of FIFA and Philly250 events.
2 months ago
No new Philly anti-dumping initiatives in Parker’s third budget proposal
Parker’s $7 billion budget proposal would continue existing efforts to combat litter and illegal dumping and add funding for 125 cameras.
3 months ago
Listen 1:05The investments are meant to bolster the mayor’s plan to create and preserve 30,000 housing units amid an affordable housing crisis.
3 months ago
Listen 0:59SEPTA will eliminate 18 bus routes as part of a phased overhaul starting in August, aiming to increase service and improve reliability for riders.
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