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FILE - In this photo taken from the window of an American Airlines aircraft, the Air Traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is shown, June 7, 2021, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
Studio 2
Science

Is air traffic out of control?

Newark airport had thousands of delays and cancellations due to air traffic control blackouts. DOT Sec. Sean Duffy says FAA needs major upgrades and efforts to recruit staff.

Air Date: May 15, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:08
A person walks on a flooded street
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Trump administration’s AmeriCorps cuts delay storm recovery projects for Philly homeowners

A group of young volunteers was working to repair several Philly-area homes when the Trump administration halted their work a week early.

10 months ago

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Kelvin A. Jeremia looks on
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Housing Authority to preserve and build 20K affordable units under new ‘Opening Doors’ initiative

The $6.3 billion plan is designed to help address Philadelphia's deepening affordable housing crisis.

10 months ago

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aerial view of St. Joe's
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Without interest from Penn, St. Joe’s nears sale of first properties on USciences campus

Developments have been proposed for three outlier sites. But some speculate that one of Philly’s “eds and meds” heavyweights could still enter the mix.

11 months ago

view of the Ben Franklin Bridge from the river
Urban Planning

NTSB report: Bridges connecting N.J., Philly need to review ship strike safety standards. DRPA says they are all very safe

New report recommends four bridges connecting N.J. and Philly should have safety standards checked. The DRPA says the root problem is how large ships operate.

11 months ago

Listen 1:19
30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
Community
6abc

Overheated cables cause underground fire, blackout in Philadelphia’s University City section

Underground cables overheated and caught fire, causing a manhole cover to explode, cutting power for two blocks.

11 months ago

Lead pipes
Science

Estudio de la Universidad de Delaware encuentra 2,000 tuberías de plomo de un siglo de antigüedad en Wilmington. ¿Qué pasará a continuación?

El estudio está ayudando a dar forma al plan de Wilmington para reemplazar las viejas tuberías.

11 months ago

Dock at the Wilmington port
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Meyer wins fight with Senate Democrats over right to send own nominees for port board

The legal fight centered around whether Delaware lawmakers could ignore a governor’s request to withdraw nominations not yet Senate confirmed.

11 months ago

Listen 0:56
National Real Estate's Market East development in Center City
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Market East’s future: Think big, go big

Philadelphia's planning director says plans need to include housing — and bringing the city together.

11 months ago

2 cars falling into a sinkhole
Community
6abc

Car falls into sinkhole, another teeters on edge in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia

The sinkhole opened up on the 2700 block of E. Birch Street on Tuesday.

12 months ago

the gutted home and front door of 753 Walnut St.
Community

Restoring history: Renovations begin at the Camden house where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once lived

The house was badly damaged by a fire two years ago. The restoration work to turn it into a museum is expected to be completed by 2026.

12 months ago

Listen 1:03
Donald Trump listens as Elon Musk speaks
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

What the DOGE cuts mean to Philly

The latest on DOGE and the Trump administration's cuts to federal jobs and aid. Budget freezes are impacting NIH funding, education programs and thousands of local workers.

Air Date: February 20, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:43
Divine Lorraine seen from outside
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New owners of Divine Lorraine want to return the historic property to its roots

The 110-unit building has been operating as a hotel since 2022. The new owners want to turn it back into an apartment complex.

12 months ago

Listen 0:48
outside the Broad Street Diner
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Residents anticipate proposed 110-key hotel at site of Broad Street Diner

The latest plan from the diner’s owners is to turn the property into a 110-key hotel operated by Hyatt Studios, a new, extended-stay extension of the Hyatt brand.

1 year ago

outside The Arts Bank building
Urban Planning

Arts Bank sold at auction as more bidders line up to buy the rest of UArts’ campus

The old University of the Arts campus is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. Only two buildings don’t have potential buyers yet.

1 year ago

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