Infrastructure
South Philly’s Bellwether District has its first tenant. Here’s what to know about DrinkPAK
The canned drink manufacturer plans to create more than 170 long-term jobs at the former PES refinery site.
4 days ago
Listen 1:02The audit is critical of how the Port of Wilmington board members complied with open meeting laws and public transparency.
1 week ago
Listen 0:50Philly’s Logan Square to get new sidewalks, ADA ramps ahead of busy 2026
The construction project will cause traffic delays around the iconic city spot.
2 weeks ago
How can I prevent a utility shutoff during the winter months?
As more Americans struggle to pay their utility bills, here’s how Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are protecting ratepayers during the winter months.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:12PennDOT has nearly 150 road projects in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs, including major construction to I-95.
3 weeks ago
Delmarva’s legal power forces 2 villages to vacate laws banning new electricity towers
The “tree huggers” of Ardentown and Ardencroft wanted Delaware’s dominant utility to reroute a project to replace seven high-voltage towers.
3 weeks ago
Listen 2:07Mike Purzycki used his office to put Gibraltar in the city’s hands and get state money to stabilize it. Now his foundation wants the property.
1 month ago
Listen 4:40An ‘exuberantly eclectic’ new building is set to open at Chestnut Hill’s Woodmere Museum
The new Maguire Hall is a 173-year-old industrialist’s mansion converted into a showcase of Philadelphia artists.
2 months ago
Listen 1:23American Water, Essential Utilities to merge, creating $40B public water utility
The combined company will serve more than 2,000 communities, with customer prices set to remain the same.
2 months ago
The libraries closed due to cooling issues for a collective 3,900 hours — more than for staff shortages, July’s city workers strike or other building issues.
2 months ago
Listen 1:24SPS Technologies pledges to return to Abington. Construction to begin in 2026
The aerospace parts manufacturer’s old plant went up in flames months ago and prompted evacuations and school closures in Abington, Cheltenham and Jenkintown.
3 months ago
Listen 1:06Philly cyclists, commuters celebrate the reopening of the MLK Drive Bridge this weekend
The reopening will restore a key connection for commuters and cyclists with West Philadelphia.
3 months ago
How can we make Philly safer for cyclists, pedestrians, others?
Electric scooters, bikes, unicycles, cars – Philly's streets are a mix of fast-moving vehicles. Is it still safe for traditional cyclists and pedestrians? We ask the experts.
Air Date: September 9, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Philadelphia water rates increase by more than 9% this week
The proposed rate increase, which went into effect Monday, will help fund the city’s 25-year, multibillion-dollar Water Revitalization Plan.
3 months ago
1 person hurt in partial collapse of North Philadelphia home
A woman in her 80s had lived at the North Philly home for most of her life. She made it out of the collapse unharmed.
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