
Urban Planning
Less traffic, less risk: Zamar Jones’ neighbors pitch speed bumps as a violence deterrent
Following the fatal shooting of 7-year-old Zamar Jones, a West Philly block’s request for speed bumps is getting another look by the city.
5 years ago
Listen 2:26Up close with the spires of St. Laurentius, the Fishtown steeples slated for demolition
The soaring towers are a landmark in the rowhome neighborhood.
5 years ago
Philly Councilmember Curtis Jones supports call to fill Devil’s Pool with rocks
There are no current plans to fill in the natural water well, but that isn’t stopping nearby residents from calling for action.
5 years ago
Listen 1:37‘Would you like a mask?’ SEPTA social distancing coaches encourage safety, avoid conflict
SEPTA’s new squad of safety coaches hand out masks. Many riders happily accept. Others keep walking.
5 years ago
The Art Commission’s vote marks the final regulatory hurdle for Mayor Kenney’s proposal to remove the Christopher Columbus statue from Marconi Plaza in South Philadelphia.
5 years ago
For rent: Apartments under the ‘Eiffel Tower of Kensington’ — a giant milk bottle
Rents in the iconic former dairy will start at $925 for a studio and $1,750 for a two-bedroom.
5 years ago
Officials hope tugs can remove barge from Vine Street Expressway Bridge
The Army Corps of Engineers was using the barge to dredge the Schuylkill River when it came loose in the rain-swollen river during Isaias on Tuesday.
5 years ago
Ever wondered where those fractional house numbers come from?
5 years ago
Jasmine Sessoms’ job: to be liaison with the community, government, businesses and media as her company recreates the property. She welcomes the challenge.
5 years ago
Thousands of new homes in development as Philly economy restarts
Developers have proposed thousands of new housing units in Philadelphia, signaling confidence in urban living. Affordable housing efforts also stand to benefit.
5 years ago
Trenton Water Works fourth acting director in less than a year is now on the job
Mark Lavenberg begins the job with a full agenda that includes convincing Trenton City Council to fund legally-mandated improvements.
5 years ago
We know how to solve Philly’s housing crisis. We just need to do it.
Government must act — and provide support for housing if we don’t want to see homeless encampments take over our public spaces.
5 years ago
This entrepreneur wants to bring the 21st century economy to 52nd Street
Philadelphia entrepreneur Tayyib Smith is teaming up with developer Guy Laren of Constellar Corp. to build a business hub designed for social impact.
5 years ago
Listen 1:49Trump plays on fears in play for the suburbs
Trump is trying to win over suburbanites by promising to protect their “beautiful" neighborhoods from the racial unrest that has gripped some U.S. cities this summer.
5 years ago
Monuments to America’s racist past don’t belong in our public parks
The Philadelphia Art Commission’s decision on Marconi’s Christopher Columbus statue will influence how our city heals from injustices.
5 years ago