Infrastructure
Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey
The Trump administration had halted $16 billion for the project, citing concerns about unconstitutional spending.
5 days ago
Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
The vote wraps up congressional work on 11 of the 12 annual appropriations bills, funding the vast majority of the government until Sept. 30.
1 week ago
What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact
Congress has passed half this year’s funding bills, and that means several important federal agencies and programs continue to operate.
2 weeks ago
As the temperatures remain below zero, the city of Philadelphia has responded to a spike in water main breaks.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:57N.J. gateway tunnel: Here’s what to know after Trump terminates project funding
The $16 billion project, which connects trains running from New Jersey to New York, has been called the most important infrastructure project in the nation.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:01Philadelphians urged to prevent frozen pipes as temperatures continue to drop
Pipes are at greater risk of freezing and bursting as low temperatures remain for consecutive days.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:45Verizon says hourslong outage that disrupted calling and data services has been resolved
The carrier hasn’t specified what caused Wednesday’s disruptions, but confirmed that the outage was resolved late Wednesday night.
4 weeks ago
“Years of underinvestment revealed themselves” in 2025, SEPTA wrote in a social media post. Here’s a look back at the year that was.
1 month ago
Concrete is a big contributor to climate change. Penn researchers say they can shrink its footprint
Concrete reabsorbs some of its carbon emissions over time. Alternative ingredients and 3D printing could help supercharge that by making the finished concrete more porous.
2 months ago
Listen 1:12Construction on South Street Pedestrian Bridge starts in 2026, to be completed in 2027
The $329 million I-95 cap project will create nearly 12 acres of parkland and connect Old City to the Delaware River waterfront.
2 months ago
Former Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh, submitted 15 projects for federal financing. She blames her Republican successor for their elimination.
2 months ago
Listen 1:24La auditoría es critica acerca de cómo los miembros de la junta del Puerto de Wilmington cumplieron con las leyes de reuniones abiertas y la transparencia pública.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
Listen 1:02The audit is critical of how the Port of Wilmington board members complied with open meeting laws and public transparency.
2 months 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.
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