Urban Planning
The mayor strongly opposed prioritizing the city's lowest-income households. Now, the H.O.M.E. initiative is set to add millions for repairs and preservation efforts.
4 months ago
Listen 1:06South Philly’s Bellwether District has its first tenant. Here’s what to know about DrinkPAK
The canned drink manufacturer plans to create more than 170 long-term jobs at the former PES refinery site.
4 months ago
Listen 1:02SEPTA, union reach contract agreement after Shapiro intervention
SEPTA has reached a tentative two-year contract agreement with Transportation Workers Union Local 234 following a weekend intervention by Gov. Josh Shapiro.
4 months ago
In the event of a strike, students will not be marked late due to “SEPTA-related travel challenges,” Superintendent Watlington said Sunday.
4 months ago
The audit is critical of how the Port of Wilmington board members complied with open meeting laws and public transparency.
5 months ago
Listen 0:50Gehry helped the museum with its "Core Project," a major renovation project that was four years in the making.
5 months ago
Wonderland Pier hotel? Ocean City Council opens door to large-scale redevelopment
Business leaders warn of more boardwalk store closures should redevelopment efforts stall, but some residents fear losing the site’s family-friendly identity.
5 months ago
Philadelphia has an abandoned vehicle problem. Here’s how you can get deserted cars off your block
For the past four years, the city has received an average of 37,000 abandoned car complaints annually.
5 months ago
Still struggling to overcome Silverliner issues, SEPTA will miss latest deadline
The transit agency has used up all available supplies in North America of a key component in repairing its aging fleet of railcars.
5 months ago
Listen 1:15The company will expand to more than 20 cities, including Pittsburgh and Baltimore, but no word yet on when people will get to ride.
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Listen 1:04The measure is expected to pass during a second and final vote scheduled for Council's final regular meeting of the year.
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Listen 1:09Philly’s Logan Square to get new sidewalks, ADA ramps ahead of busy 2026
The construction project will cause traffic delays around the iconic city spot.
5 months ago
PATCO makes minor changes to its weekday night schedule
Overnight weekday service is still suspended. The changes affect departures between 6 and 11:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
5 months ago
Philadelphia wants residents’ input to shape the city’s future
The public survey is part of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s work to update the city’s comprehensive plan.
5 months ago
Listen 1:11Black Friday shoppers explore new experiential offerings at King of Prussia Mall
Netflix House and Eataly are the latest examples of the trend toward retail offerings that are hands-on — and selfie-ready — at King of Prussia Mall.
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