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The University City Townhomes at 40th and Market streets in Philadelphia in summer, 2023.
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Urban Planning

Residents left at UC Townhomes will participate in city’s eviction diversion program

The affordable housing complex in West Philly is nearly empty roughly two years after owners announced its closure.

2 years ago

Several office buildings in Philly.
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Money

Philly-area job recovery outpaces New York City, D.C., and Baltimore

Even leisure and hospitality, which has been slower to recover since the pandemic began, has seen a full recovery.

2 years ago

Lot at 3030 N. 20th Street in Philadelphia
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Urban Planning

Industrial lot targeted for new affordable housing complex in North Philly

New Courtland hopes to bring one-bedroom apartments for seniors and retail space to the site.

2 years ago

Multiple protesters holding signs about climate change and PECO.
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Community

‘Replace fossil fuels’: Climate activists target PECO’s next power purchase plan

Every four years, PECO makes a plan to buy electricity for its customers. Climate activists want the utility to do something different the next time around.

2 years ago

Rowhouses at 34th and Spring Garden streets for sale or rent
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Money

Realtors see yet another spike in home prices across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware

In the past five years, the median sale price for a home in Pa. nearly doubled, data from the state realtors association shows.

2 years ago

Siren light on roof of police car at street.
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Courts & Law

Deputy landlord-tenant officer fires weapon while serving an eviction in Philadelphia

The incident comes roughly three months after a woman was shot during an attempted lockout in another neighborhood.

2 years ago

Traffic barely moves in a neighborhood near an elevated section of Interstate 95
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Traffic analysis shows I-95 collapse never created ‘carmageddon’ for drivers

An analysis by INRIX shows congestion was localized and has largely dissipated.

2 years ago

A view of plants and the outdoor area in front of a building that is a compost facility.
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Community

This company turns food scraps into compost for Philly community gardens at an old city building

“Food waste from our rec centers becomes high-quality compost, adding valuable nutrients back into city soils,” one official said.

2 years ago

Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
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Politics & Policy

Pa. housing advocates say foreclosure prevention program is a ‘nightmare’

The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund launched last year to help homeowners clear mortgage debt. But people are waiting months for assistance.

2 years ago

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A photo of the Philadelphia skyline taken in October, 2021
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Community

Are you working on environmental justice solutions in Philly? This new grant could help

Projects addressing heat, flooding, air pollution, litter, food insecurity, or other issues could be eligible.

2 years ago

Lyndsay Alston poses for a photo next to a sign that reads
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Money

Elkins Park medical marijuana dispensary workers vote to unionize

The medical marijuana industry across Pa. generates $7.3 billion in retail sales. Workers say they want more than $17 an hour, and have voted to unionize.

2 years ago

Rowhouses in North Philadelphia.
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Community

‘I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy’: Housing advocates say eviction process in Philly must change

During a two-hour hearing, tenants and attorneys described a system that’s violent and traumatic.

2 years ago

Members of City Council, gardeners, and advocates gathered to celebrate the lien buyback deal at Iglesias Gardens in North Philly Tuesday.
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Urban Planning

‘We don’t have to be in jeopardy’: Philly gardeners cheer city deal to buy back liens

Community gardens on tax-delinquent land with privately held liens are considered particularly at risk for development.

2 years ago

Pile of pieces of broken asphalt pavement on the side of the road during repairs.
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Community

Spot dangerous debris while driving? Here’s what to do

A woman was killed in Philly last week after an object on the highway pierced her windshield.

2 years ago

Close-up of Philadelphia City Councilmember Brian J. O'Neill
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Money

Marijuana dispensaries push back against Philly’s recreational zoning ban

Medical marijuana dispensary operators say zoning that prohibits recreational sales in some Philly neighborhoods would curb economic growth.

2 years ago

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