Urban Planning
SEPTA to install AI cameras on trolleys to catch parking violations in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the first city in the country to employ this enforcement approach on trolleys or light rail.
1 month ago
30th Street a popular option for Philly’s future intercity bus station
Building a bus terminal next to the Amtrak station is “a very exciting option that has a lot of barriers to it,” city planner says.
1 month ago
Delaware legal aid groups request $3.2M to fund low-income eviction prevention program
The program started in November 2023. The majority of the cases were for clients who were below the federal poverty level.
2 months ago
Listen 0:53Work resumes on the Hudson River rail tunnel project, but NJ Transit delays continue
A thousand workers are expected to be back on the job after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze billions of dollars to fund construction.
2 months ago
Independent landlords argue the measure removes a critical tool for evicting problematic tenants, but housing advocates aren’t buying it.
2 months ago
Listen 1:31Options for Philly intercity bus terminal narrowed to three sites
As city prepares to reopen the old Greyhound station, the search for a permanent location continues.
2 months ago
Philly historical commission designates ‘flashy’ Frankford movie palace
The Circle Theatre was once home to a 3,000-seat auditorium. The ornate property remains today, but it hasn’t shown movies for decades.
2 months ago
The 40-unit property, on the border with the Belmont section of West Philadelphia, is expected to open in a couple months.
2 months ago
Listen 0:48LOVE Park’s ‘flying saucer’ could take off with a new concept by summer
Philly’s oval-shaped landmark and former visitors center has been shuttered for a decade. It could reopen in time for the semiquincentennial.
2 months ago
Listen 1:06Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey
The Trump administration had halted $16 billion for the project, citing concerns about unconstitutional spending.
2 months ago
Years in the making, historic Center City church gets massive makeover
Methodist congregation known for social justice advocacy supports $6.7 million rehab project.
2 months ago
Could Philly’s Logan Triangle transform into a hub for modular homes? Mayor Parker hopes so
For decades, the site — 35 acres of grassy lots where 1,000 rowhomes once stood — has sat empty. Parker’s proposal could change that, but residents are wary.
2 months ago
Listen 4:35Shapiro calls for $1B investment amid Pennsylvania housing affordability crisis
The request came during the fourth and final budget address of the governor’s first term. He is calling for a total of $53.2 billion in spending.
2 months ago
Listen 0:54Maryland trains now rolling on SEPTA tracks to help reduce overcrowding
The newly leased trains from Maryland Area Regional Commuter system will fill the gap when older SEPTA cars need more frequent maintenance.
2 months ago
Listen 1:10N.J. gateway tunnel: Here’s what to know after Trump terminates project funding
The $16 billion project, which connects trains running from New Jersey to New York, has been called the most important infrastructure project in the nation.
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