Urban Planning
Bike lane update: Riverside progress, parking enforcement, and more trails on the way
The PPA has started ticketing on American Street, and construction is starting on seven new stretches.
3 years ago
SEPTA responds to Kensington concerns with more repairs and community collaboration
On April 23 at 8 p.m. SEPTA will shut down the elevators at the station for repairs. No date has been set on when they’ll reopen yet.
3 years ago
Landlords use eviction records to screen tenants. Kendra Brooks wants to limit that
Dubbed as the Renters’ Access Act, the bills aim to limit how eviction records and credit scores can be used when landlords review applications.
3 years ago
Street sweeping is back: What to know about Kenney’s $62 million cleaning plan
Kenney’s plan includes $62 million over five years to expand mechanical street sweeping in certain neighborhoods.
3 years ago
Stop blaming ‘car culture’ for SEPTA’s declining ridership
Many people choose cars over transit for valid reasons. When we blame an abstract concept, we ignore the implicit call for change in their voices.
3 years ago
Society Hill hotel tower that sparked backlash moves ahead
The final iteration of the hotel project would replace a large single-family dwelling from the 1990s near 3rd and Walnut streets.
3 years ago
Z is for zero: Philly to teach Vision Zero traffic safety curriculum in city schools
Safe Routes Philly includes lessons ranging from a pre-K-friendly song about crossing the street to bike safety lessons for middle and high schoolers.
3 years ago
Marple residents keep up the fight against proposed PECO gas reliability station
The zoning board rejected the utility’s plan, but PECO is appealing in court and with the PUC. Opponents recently took to the streets in protest.
3 years ago
Philly bike share hits a new record, and thefts are down
Indego is in the middle of a major expansion that’ll boost the number of docks 75% by the end of the year.
3 years ago
Philly councilmembers bar ‘granny flats’ from more than half the city
A bill to allow more accessory dwellings in Philly hit a speed bump, with nearly half of city councilmembers saying “no” to more granny flats in their districts.
3 years ago
As Philly holds first online sheriff sale, City Council moves to prevent more
Philadelphia’s Sheriff’s Office sold nearly $3 million in property in its first online sale. City Council is pleading to halt future auctions in April and May.
3 years ago
Amazon rebuffs concerns over warehouse that sidelined land deal for SEPTA trolleys
Negotiations are still underway for a forthcoming community benefits agreement. Amazon said it did not intend to make major alterations to its proposal.
3 years ago
Kensington El riders return to a cleaner and more policed Somerset Station
SEPTA reopened the Kensington station Monday with a heavier police presence and a cleaner environment for the hundreds of people who rely on the El stop.
3 years ago
SEPTA won’t take paper tickets on Regional Rail any more — get your Key ready
Riders can now tap their SEPTA Key card at the platform validators or turnstiles at the beginning and end of their trip and load weekly and monthly passes on to the card.
3 years ago
SEPTA says it will reopen Somerset Station earlier than anticipated
The Market-Frankford Line station will reopen Sunday to local residents. It opens officially at 5 a.m. Monday.
3 years ago