Three protesters were arrested after standing on the site for more than an hour Thursday morning. They say the garage will worsen air pollution.

For decades, the site — 35 acres of grassy lots where 1,000 rowhomes once stood — has sat empty. Parker’s proposal could change that, but residents are wary.

The request came during the fourth and final budget address of the governor’s first term. He is calling for a total of $53.2 billion in spending.

The original art is meant to bring balance to an austere space while empowering students to be change agents in their communities.

The legislative hurdle was cleared after intense pressure from Mayor Cherelle Parker opposing the changes to the H.O.M.E initiative's first phase.

As part of her signature housing plan, Parker wants to bring homebuilding factories to underutilized sites in Philadelphia.

A rowhouse built around 1760 in Old City was once heated with firewood. Now, it has solar panels on its roof.

The $35 million initiative comes courtesy of the American Rescue Plan. The funding will be distributed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.

With a nod to King's vision for America, grassroots organizers aim to empower residents to "fight for their neighborhoods" amid mounting affordability pressures.

Founders of the Original American Foundation say their goals are to lower food costs for neighbors and prevent gentrification.

Affordable housing will remain a top issue in 2026 as lawmakers aim to help renters and expand supply amid an ongoing crisis.

The trolley tunnel has been closed since November. It reopened Monday, but will close again for shorter periods in January and February.