Urban Planning
Philly will now pick up your old fridge at the curb. But you may have to wait
City sanitation crews have already collected tons worth of household items too big to put in the regular trash.
3 months ago
Listen 1:17Housing programs in Philly are rooted in regional incomes. Should that change?
For decades, AMI has shaped affordable housing programs in the city. Some advocates think the measure misses the mark and should be localized.
3 months ago
History meets sustainability: Cape May-Lewes Ferry goes green with $80M eco-friendly vessel
Since 1964, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has linked Delaware and New Jersey. With a $20 million grant, the ferry will soon go green with its first diesel-hybrid vessel.
4 months ago
Listen 1:08Wilmington airport terminal to triple in size with $5.6M federal grant
The bipartisan infrastructure law will fund a $10 million expansion project at Wilmington Airport that officials say will enhance the travel experience.
4 months ago
Listen 1:33Is the plan for Market Street’s Disney Hole for real?
The city says a hotel and stores could finally fill East Market’s notorious gap.
4 months ago
The agreement, which would keep the Sixers in Philly until at least 2061, was announced Wednesday during a hastily called news conference.
4 months ago
Listen 1:23Graffiti Pier is being fast-tracked to become a public park
Conrail is getting ready to sell Pier 19 in Port Richmond, known for its abundant graffiti, to the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation.
4 months ago
Listen 1:16Revamped Pier 40 reopens along the Delaware River in Philly
The building, which dates back to 1914 and was used to store and ship goods, will now be home to a CubeSmart self-storage facility.
4 months ago
Philly restarts curbside trash pickup of bulky items, by appointment
Items eligible for pickup include refrigerators, large furniture, hot water heaters and even tires.
4 months ago
Listen 1:10After 4 years, SEPTA reinstates phased-in parking fees. Here’s what to know
Riders will be able to pay for parking fees by using the SEPTA Park app, kiosks, or via text message.
4 months ago
SEPTA to try out hydrogen fuel cell buses as early as this fall
The 10-bus pilot is part of the agency's efforts to transition to a climate-friendly fleet. But it has attracted criticism from some environmentalists.
4 months ago
Listen 1:04If Chester’s water assets must be sold, the city’s retirees want them to go to the highest bidder
The bankrupt city’s largest creditor group believes the current plan doesn’t pull in enough money for the struggling city.
4 months ago
Listen 1:22Philly Tree Plan implementation gets underway with USDA grant
The city, school district and a group of nonprofits are officially joining forces to plant and protect more trees.
4 months ago
Listen 1:10Mayor Parker says agreement reached over 76ers arena in Center City
Mayor Cherelle Parker said she will present a legislative package to City Council for approval on a new 76ers arena to be developed in Center City.
4 months ago
Listen 5:58Sixers’ $1.5B arena plan stokes ‘rendering wars’ across New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania
State officials are offering up a buffet of graphic renderings to woo the Philadelphia 76ers in the team’s plan for a new arena.
4 months ago
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