Urban Planning
Climate change takes center stage at Philadelphia Gas Commission meeting
Testifying ratepayers struck down a proposal that would limit public participation in Philadelphia Gas Works’ budget process and urged action on climate change.
2 months ago
Listen 1:40SEPTA to reinstate parking fees in phases starting in late September
Parking fees were suspended in 2020 in an effort to attract customers back to the transit system, SEPTA said.
2 months ago
The Philly region is claiming millions in home energy tax credits. Here’s how taxpayers saved
President Biden’s 2022 climate law expanded the tax credits, which cover the costs of heat pumps, air conditioners, home insulation and solar panels.
2 months ago
Listen 1:14North Broad Street’s newest hotel is unexpectedly $23M short to build it
The developer still wants to build the 172-room hotel, but was forced to hit the pause button on construction after it lost funding.
2 months ago
Listen 0:58Philly street resurfacing begins this week. Here’s what to know
East Mount Airy, East Germantown, West Oak Lane and the area around Fairmount Park will be affected.
2 months ago
New bus service links airline passengers between Wilmington and Philadelphia
American Airlines will offer passengers motor-coach service to Philadelphia, allowing them to park in Delaware and skip TSA lines at PHL.
2 months ago
Listen 1:22SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards on budget, crime and more
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.
Air Date: August 7, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:37Conrail warns Philly’s Graffiti Pier trespassers it’s not a public park — and might never be
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.
2 months ago
Listen 1:14Most Philly homeowners will see a property tax increase in 2025
The increase follows a reassessment of 580,000 properties throughout the city.
2 months ago
Listen 1:17Delco boroughs seek main street designation to uplift businesses along Chester Pike
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.
2 months ago
SEPTA implements partial hiring freeze with possible fare hikes on the way
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.
3 months ago
Listen 1:05Neighbors want to see Philly’s Logan Triangle redeveloped. Will it ever happen?
The city posted a new request for proposal in October but decided not to select a developer for the infamous site.
3 months ago
Listen 4:16A flurry of grant money is flowing to the Philly region for environmental projects
Grants for solar panels, turning tree waste into lumber and cleaning up litter are coming to the region. Some advocates say more is needed.
3 months ago
Listen 1:22Philly’s historic Mount Vernon cemetery could be yours for $1 million
Cemetery volunteers are working to make the urban forest open to families with loved ones buried there. It will be a long road ahead.
3 months ago
Listen 1:30Renderings of new SEPTA train cars for Market-Frankford Line revealed
The company, Hitachi Rail STS USA, will deliver the first 200 cars starting in 2029.
3 months ago