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Urban Planning

Arena opponents gather and hold signs reading NO ARENA IN CHINATOWN and MEDICAL WORKERS SAY NO ARENA
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Philadelphia
Real Estate
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Sixers will build new arena in South Philadelphia after deal reached with Comcast Spectacor; Philly to pursue WNBA team

The sudden turn of events comes after Philly City Council recently approved a controversial plan to build an arena in Center City near Chinatown.

5 months ago

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outside of Wells Fargo Center
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Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Sports

Sources: Sixers abandon plan to build new Center City arena, will remain in South Philly

The decision is rooted in a deal struck with Comcast Spectacor, which hopes to transform the South Philly sports complex over the next decade.

5 months ago

Shops at Lehigh Valley Mall. (Google Maps)
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Lehigh Valley Mall owner plans to evict public transit center

LANTA and Lehigh Valley Mall management have been having talks to find an alternative solution.

5 months ago

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Cloverly Park at 437 West School House Lane
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Architecture & Design
Housing
Philadelphia
Preservation

‘We don’t build them like this anymore’: Historical commission greenlights new thematic district in Northwest Philly

The district protects apartment buildings in Mount Airy and Germantown constructed during WWI and WWII.

5 months ago

a backup transformer on a truck
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Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

PECO moves transformer flooded during Ida to prepare for more extreme weather

The utility got a federal grant to speed up several projects to improve reliability of its grid during extreme weather.

6 months ago

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Protesters sitting on the floor and locking arms
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Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Sports

After protesters removed from chambers, Philly Council votes 12-5 to approve Sixers’ arena proposal

The controversial development is now on track to open in Center City in 2031.

6 months ago

Listen 1:07
Regional Rail train station
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Philadelphia
Real Estate
Transportation

‘A win-win’: SEPTA set to lease 5 train stations in Northwest Philly to private developer

SEPTA selected Ken Weinstein’s bid to renovate the stations as the authority faces a massive operating deficit.

6 months ago

Listen 1:08
Several row homes on one side of a block
Delaware
Housing
Taxes

Delaware seniors in ‘limbo’ worrying property value reassessments will drive up next year’s taxes

New Castle County hasn’t assessed property since 1983. Some are concerned older residents will feel the brunt of tax increases.

6 months ago

Listen 0:55
Supporters standing and clapping in the audience
Employment
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Sports

New Sixers arena could improve diversity in Philly construction, union says

The arena proposal is expected to receive full City Council approval this week.

6 months ago

SEPTA bus at 9th and Chestnut streets
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Some Philadelphians try to spread word on SEPTA funding crisis

State legislators are skeptical about funding transit agency; some of your neighbors disagree.

6 months ago

Around 70 cars disrupted traffic on Market Street in response to Philadelphia City Council approving legislation that could pave the way for the 76ers $1.3 billion proposed arena to be built. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Protests
Public Spaces
Sports

Protesters disrupt Center City traffic in response to City Council advancing 76ers arena proposal

Roughly 70 vehicles disrupted traffic on Market Street to simulate traffic congestion before and after events at the proposed 18,500-seat arena.

6 months ago

Listen 1:10
Sixers arena opponents chant as City Council weighs whether to approve a preliminary bill that would allow a new arena to be built on Market Street.
PlanPhilly
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Real Estate
Sports

With $60M community benefits agreement, Philly City Council gives initial approval for Sixers arena by a 12-4 vote

The full City Council body is expected to take a second and final vote on the bills on Dec. 19.

6 months ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr.
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Economic Development
Housing
Philadelphia
Real Estate

A Philly City Council zoning bill could affect hundreds of thousands of properties. Not everyone is on board

Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr. wants to crack down on property owners who are breaking zoning laws to make a buck. He’s willing to change the zoning code citywide to do it.

6 months ago

Listen 1:11
A pedestrian bridge in the woods
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

At long last, a new pedestrian bridge for Wissahickon Valley Park

The project restores Valley Green Run in the hugely popular city park.

6 months ago

Quetcy Lozado speaking during a council hearing
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Sports
Billy Penn

$300 million or bust? Council prepares to vote on arena proposal

The past week has been marked by a shifting terrain and last-ditch negotiations. Wednesday’s vote will provide clarity — maybe?

6 months ago

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