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Urban Planning

A bridge over a highway that says 'Historic Trenton
Infrastructure
New Jersey
Streets & Roads

Trenton’s Route 29 Boulevard Project takes a step forward

The city hopes that a redesign of the state highway will restore public access to the Delaware River waterfront.

3 years ago

East Nantmeal Township in Chester County, Pa.
Environment
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Sustainability

A 44-acre Chester County farm has been permanently preserved

“Preserving a property like this one checks all the right boxes in Chester County’s efforts to invest wisely in open space," said Chesco commissioners.

3 years ago

Sidewalks next to Shissler Recreation Center in Fishtown before (left) and after (right) PPA began ticketing enforcement
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation
Billy Penn

Fishtown neighbors banish sidewalk parking at rec center, putting PPA’s new quality-of-life emphasis to the test

"Contact us, we’ll come," says the new parking authority director. After ticketing returned to Shissler Rec, the cars disappeared.

3 years ago

Rowhomes
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
Real Estate

‘A scary proposition’: A 35-property Zillow listing is raising eyebrows in West Philly

The post appeared in early May, but has recently gained attention thanks to TikTok.

3 years ago

Listen 1:48
Smashed front section of a bus after a crash
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
Transportation
Billy Penn

An accounting: SEPTA had four bus and trolley crashes in one week

The transit authority says it’s just “unfortunate coincidence” and not a systemic problem.

3 years ago

Studio 2
Animals
Changing Communities
Economic Development
Environment
Real Estate

Regulating Airbnbs, Sharks at the Shore, Hot Pets

Philadelphia is enforcing regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb. Other cities are also cracking down. What impact do Airbnbs have on neighborhoods and on housing?

Air Date: July 26, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:07
SEPTA regional rail
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Transportation
6abc

Major changes impacting some SEPTA Regional Rail lines

The changes come as SEPTA continues to rebuild the mainline infrastructure on the Media/Wawa Line.

3 years ago

A view of Bethlehem Pike
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Springfield Township’s Bethlehem Pike is getting a major upgrade

PennDOT plans to convert the Pike from four lanes to two, with a median for turns, in an attempt to improve driver safety. Some residents fear more congestion.

3 years ago

People hold signs that read Councilmember Squilla will you keep your word? Another person holds a sign written in Chinese.
PlanPhilly
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Real Estate
Sports

‘Do the right thing’: Opponents of Sixers arena urge Squilla to stand with them

The call comes a year after the Sixers announced its proposal for the $1.3 billion project on Market Street.

3 years ago

A bridge over a small creek
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Recent storm causes Delaware County bridge to deteriorate, forcing closure

The Smithbridge Road Bridge in Concord Township is out of commission due to deterioration from a June storm, according to PennDOT.

3 years ago

A view of the Schuylkill River
Environment
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Public Health

15 billion gallons of raw sewage and polluted stormwater makes its way into Philadelphia’s waterways every year, according to new report

PennEnvironment is calling for a more swimmable and fishable city, free of sewage related bacteria and viruses.

3 years ago

A view of a former factory building, now affordable housing units, from the outside.
PlanPhilly
Housing
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Real Estate

‘It’s coming back to life’: Philly nonprofit hopes former factory becomes neighborhood asset

The hulking building is being transformed into a new mixed-use development. The first phase of the project is now complete.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Section of I-95 South in Pennsport to close overnight for bridge deck repairs

I-95 South at Tasker Street will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next three nights as crews install a new sliding plate to replace the damaged section, PennDOT says.

3 years ago

This image from Chopper 6 shows the pavement failure on Route 202 NB in the same area that had to be closed just one week before.
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads
Transportation

PennDOT assessing ‘pavement failure’ on Route 202 following sinkhole repair

A contractor will assess the area Tuesday to ensure repairs from a sinkhole last week will remain steady.

3 years ago

A close-up of a van emblazoned with the words Camden Loop
Income Inequality
New Jersey
Technology
Transportation

Camden rolls out new on-demand public transport shuttle vans citywide

In a city where nearly half of renters don’t own personal vehicles, Camden leaders are hoping to close the social equity gap in transportation.

3 years ago

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