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Philly tenants launched the
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Urban Planning

Philly tenants are waging a war against ‘junk’ fees. City Council may help

The fight is part of the “End Rental Ripoffs” campaign launched by members of a citywide tenant union. It’s unclear when legislation will be introduced.

1 day ago

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PhilaPort oversees the city’s shipping terminals and warehouses
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Money

Speed up Philadelphia port expansion plan to keep pace with East Coast rivals, City Controller says

The report points to deeper shipping channels, expanded terminals and better road and rail connections as key to PhilaPort’s long-term growth.

2 days ago

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Jeremayah Maneiro, 17, a Habitat for Humanity volunteer
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Urban Planning

Pope Leo Village: In Brewerytown, students turn vacant properties into affordable homes for first-time buyers

A day spent doing demolition work offers volunteers a firsthand look at Philadelphia’s housing challenges — and how communities respond to them.

2 days ago

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Rowhouses in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly could lose nearly 8,000 affordable rentals over the next decade. Here’s why

Amid a housing shortage, researchers say it’s unclear how many of these units will be preserved as affordable rentals. About 43,000 could vanish statewide.

2 days ago

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Cherelle Parker looks on
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Urban Planning

3 years into Mayor Parker’s term, her administration has created and preserved more than 16,000 homes

The total is more than half of the plan’s 30,000-unit goal. The milestone comes as the administration prepares to submit its first report on the plan.

1 week ago

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A SEPTA sign is seen above an entrance from the street to the subway station
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Urban Planning

SEPTA unveils wishlist for improvements and upgrades, but no sign of funding to make it happen

SEPTA’s blueprint for “best-in-class” service includes new vehicles and shorter wait times, but it all hinges on consistent funding, which doesn’t exist yet.

1 week ago

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The trash incineration facility
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Urban Planning

Mayor Parker wants to renew a contract to burn Philadelphia’s trash in Chester. Several City Council members plan to reject it

Five Council members oppose a proposed contract with Reworld, as the Parker administration says its plan will save taxpayers millions.

2 weeks ago

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the Chocolate Factory Community Hub
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Community

This former Bridesburg chocolate factory made Raisinets and Goobers. Now it’s serving Northeast Philly families

After sitting vacant for decades, the building has undergone a $14 million makeover, creating a space for nonprofits to provide social services, health care and education.

2 weeks ago

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Sanitation workers load bags of trash into the back of the truck.
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Urban Planning

Philly City Councilmember proposes ‘zero-waste’ bill to divert 60% of city trash from landfills, incinerators

Mark Squilla’s proposal lays out a long-term path away from incineration, while Jamie Gauthier wants the city to stop burning its trash now.

2 weeks ago

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A close up of the ''We the Youth'' mural by artist Keith Haring in South Philly's Point Breeze neighborhood
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Urban Planning

A rare Keith Haring mural is close to making preservation history in Philly

The Point Breeze artwork remains where Haring painted it with students in 1987, making it his only surviving outdoor mural in the city.

2 weeks ago

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Apartment buildings in Center City.
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Urban Planning

Report: Center City apartment construction boom aids Philadelphia’s long-term housing goals

More than 40% of recent new housing is in the Center City area, but more incentives are needed to keep the boom going, a business group says.

3 weeks ago

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Trolleys and rail cars lined up next to each other at the 69th Street Transportation Center
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Urban Planning

SEPTA gets $80 million federal grant to make ADA upgrades at trolley stations

The money will also pay for other upgrades and improvements at stations on SEPTA’s trolley lines.

3 weeks ago

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Lots of people walking around on a closed busy street
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Community

Open Streets returns to Center City Philadelphia for 7 Sundays, starting this weekend

The two-year-old series of street closures aims to draw more shoppers and diners to Walnut Street with live music, mini golf, Eagles watch areas and other activities.

3 weeks ago

A woman walks next to a
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Urban Planning

Philadelphia developers are seeking more building permits for new rentals. Here’s why

The uptick is raising questions about Philadelphia's broader identity as a city of homeowners.

3 weeks ago

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A rendering shows the design of the proposed new 76ers and Flyers arena in the South Philadelphia sports complex
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

76ers and Comcast unveil design for South Philly arena that will open in 2030

Inspired by the former Spectrum arena, the project is expected to create nearly 15,000 jobs over a decade.

3 weeks ago

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