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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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 months ago

Listen 1:06
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.

4 months ago

Listen 2:07
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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 months ago

Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia

Philly legislation would cut red tape for affordable housing projects, reduce up-front rental costs

The legislation is part of a broader effort to increase the city’s supply of affordable housing while blunting the financial burden of renting a new place.

4 months ago

Listen 1:20
Stefanie Seldin and Brandon Allcorn.
PlanPhilly
Housing
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

A Philadelphia project hopes to harness the legal system to put negligent landlords on notice

The pilot is designed to help low-income renters whose homes need noncosmetic repairs.

4 months ago

Listen 4:16
A sign shows that part of Bartram' Garden Hiking trail is closed
PlanPhilly
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

As summer approaches, Bartram’s Mile Trail still closed more than a year after chemical spill

Bartram’s Garden says it’s waiting for a green light from the city to reopen the trail. The city says the decision lies with the state Department of Environmental Protection.

4 months ago

Listen 1:15
Passengers wait to board Peter Pan bus
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation
Billy Penn

Finding a home for Philly’s intracity bus station remains a frustrating waiting game

City officials say they’re still evaluating sites for both interim and long-term facilities; a bus company CEO offered to develop one and lease it to the city.

4 months ago

Jamie Gauthier sits in front of a microphone
PlanPhilly
Government Accountability
Housing
Philadelphia
Real Estate

Philly’s zoning board may gain leverage to hold private developers more accountable

A bill moving through City Council would require developers to legally commit to creating affordable housing they’ve promised the community.

4 months ago

Listen 1:11
Dock at the Wilmington port
Delaware
Government Accountability
Infrastructure

Questions arise over progress of $635 million Wilmington port project after Gov. Meyer’s office provides few details

Meyer’s cabinet secretaries skipped a port expansion task force meeting for a second month in a row and required questions in writing.

4 months ago

Listen 1:22
Public transit supporters rallied outside SEPTA headquarters
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Protests
Transportation

SEPTA board pressed for answers over proposed cuts: ‘Are people just supposed to walk?’

Advocates rallied to support state subsidies for SEPTA and worry about public transportation for the most vulnerable riders, like students, seniors and disabled passengers.

4 months ago

Listen 0:54
Rowhomes in Norristown, Pa.
Homelessness
Housing
Pennsylvania

Montgomery County clears hurdle for new Norristown homeless shelter

The Norristown Zoning Hearing Board approved the county’s zoning variance request for a shelter on DeKalb Street that will provide wraparound services to up to 50 people.

4 months ago

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