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Urban Planning

Over a dozen SEPTA police officers take the oath of office
Philadelphia
Policing
Transportation

SEPTA swears in new transit police officers amid budget woes and ongoing safety concerns

The transit agency is facing funding opposition from Pennsylvania Republicans over safety. SEPTA says it plans to hire new officers despite its budget crisis.

3 months ago

Solar panels along Trap Pond Road in Georgetown Delaware
Community Events
Delaware
Energy

Community solar project in Sussex County will power 750 homes, advancing Delaware’s climate and energy goals

Delaware’s first of six community solar farms has launched in Sussex County, supporting low-income households and the state’s 2050 net-zero goal.

3 months ago

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Members of OnePA Renters United Philadelphia hold signs reading SAFE HEALTHY HOMES and PROTECT RENTERS! VOTE YES
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
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Philadelphia can now create an anti-displacement fund for tenants. Will it happen?

For now, there is no dedicated funding, but that could change if the bill’s sponsor gets his way.

3 months ago

an aerial view of housing in North Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Housing
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia

Philadelphia City Council just approved Mayor Parker’s signature housing proposal. Here’s what you need to know

The $2 billion plan — the Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative — is rooted in creating and preserving 30,000 units of housing, and is backed by a massive bond.

3 months ago

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After a few contentious days of negotiations last week, Parker’s budget is expected to pass council before lawmakers split for summer recess.
Studio 2
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Housing
Philadelphia

Is Mayor Parker’s $2 billion housing plan worth it?

Mayor Parker says the plan will create and preserve 30,000 affordable housing units through new construction, rehabilitation, and expanded rental assistance. Will it work?

Air Date: June 11, 2025 12:00 pm

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The North Philadelphia property that Kingzakariyah Martin developed
PlanPhilly
Changing Communities
Housing
Philadelphia

‘It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme’: Jumpstart Philly celebrates 10 years of removing blight

Launched in 2015, the training program provides loans to aspiring developers who typically struggle to finance real estate projects.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia City Councilmember Nina Ahmad seated at her desk in City Council chambers at City Hall
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Philadelphia City Council urges Parks and Rec to stop using chemical herbicides

Councilmember Nina Ahmad said Parks and Recreation officials are ignoring the 2020 law. The city department says the natural herbicides don’t work.

3 months ago

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Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora speaks with New Jersey Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan inside the Roebling Wire Works building
Infrastructure
New Jersey

Trenton’s shuttered Roebling Wire Works building is getting a new lease on life

Thanks to a $7 million grant, the shuttered New Jersey factory will be rehabbed to become a new civic center.

3 months ago

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Solar Panels at Adams Solar Farm outside Gettysburg, Pa
PlanPhilly
Energy
Government
Philadelphia

Philadelphia plans to buy more solar power for municipal operations, inching closer to climate goals

The planned solar farm could be finished in 2026, officials say. But it comes as Congressional Republicans seek to slash tax credits for solar.

3 months ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker
PlanPhilly
Government
Housing
Philadelphia

Mayor Parker’s $2B housing proposal clears major hurdle with critical Philadelphia City Council votes

The plan is one of the administration’s top priorities. It calls for expanding and preserving the city’s housing supply.

3 months ago

The 2000 block of Spruce Street in Center City Philadelphia
Law
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation

Neighbors of Pine and Spruce streets file lawsuit to block Philadelphia’s new bicycle lane rules

A neighborhood group wants to stop the city’s plan of eliminating permit parking to make way for new loading zones and adding concrete barriers around bike lanes.

3 months ago

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A New Jersey Transit commuter train on a rail platform in Hoboken, New Jersey
New Jersey
Transportation

NJ Transit looks to improve services ahead of fare hike and major events

The transit system is working with Amtrak to ensure trains run smoothly. NJ Transit is also adding new train cars and buses to improve rider experience.

3 months ago

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Scott Sauer looks on
Business
Philadelphia
Transportation

After nationwide search, SEPTA removes ‘interim’ from GM Scott Sauer’s title

Scott Sauer, who’s been running SEPTA on an interim basis, now has full responsibility to take the transit agency through a tough fiscal time.

3 months ago

Kenyatta Johnson looks on
PlanPhilly
Economy
Housing
Philadelphia

Philly City Council poised to adopt proposal to create or preserve 30K housing units

Mayor Cherelle Parker wants City Council to approve her housing plan and the city’s next budget in tandem. Summer recess is scheduled to start June 12.

3 months ago

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks during a news conference to provide a status update on Newark Liberty International Airport
National
Transportation

Air traffic control system must be improved to prevent problems like Newark airport, officials say

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's plan to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system would cost “tens of billions” of dollars.

3 months ago

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