Real Estate
Revamped Pier 40 reopens along the Delaware River in Philly
The building, which dates back to 1914 and was used to store and ship goods, will now be home to a CubeSmart self-storage facility.
1 year ago
Billed as a “listening session,” the town hall event drew nearly 1,000 people to the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
1 year ago
Listen 0:59Mayor Parker to discuss Sixers arena proposal during town hall in Center City
The meeting comes as the team negotiates with the administration, and opponents ramp up efforts to defeat the development.
1 year ago
‘Who do you work for?’: Opponents of Sixers arena proposal bring fight to City Council
The $1.55 billion development requires enabling legislation for demolition and construction to start. The team says it needs those approvals by the end of the year.
2 years ago
‘It isn’t just Chinatown’: Citywide poll shows little support for Sixers arena proposal
The results come as the team seeks the necessary legislation to move forward with demolition and construction.
2 years ago
Why some of Philly’s tallest buildings will pay smaller property tax bills in 2025
About half of the city’s 100 most valuable commercial properties have lower tax assessments for 2025, according to a WHYY News analysis.
2 years ago
Sixers arena studies support arguments both pro and con
The reports confirm both the threat to Chinatown and the promise of economic benefits.
2 years ago
The city has finally released its Sixers arena impact studies. Here’s what they say
The four analyses are expected to help stakeholders weigh the value of building a privately funded basketball arena in Center City.
2 years ago
Listen 11:57Most Philly homeowners will see a property tax increase in 2025
The increase follows a reassessment of 580,000 properties throughout the city.
2 years ago
Listen 1:17Neighbors want to see Philly’s Logan Triangle redeveloped. Will it ever happen?
The city posted a new request for proposal in October but decided not to select a developer for the infamous site.
2 years ago
Listen 4:16Philly’s historic Mount Vernon cemetery could be yours for $1 million
Cemetery volunteers are working to make the urban forest open to families with loved ones buried there. It will be a long road ahead.
2 years ago
Listen 1:30A Camden program is helping lower-wage earners become homeowners
An organization founded by a priest in Camden, NJ is giving lower-income wage-earners a chance to become homeowners.
2 years ago
Walt D’Alessio, the head of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp., died at his home at the age of 90.
2 years ago
Philly City Council passes Land Bank acquisition bill considered key to garden land security
Advocates say the bill preserves an important tool for protecting garden land from development.
2 years ago
Listen 1:08A ‘significant opportunity’: Philly NAACP backs Sixers’ arena proposal for Center City
Tuesday’s announcement featured cheerleaders, a drill team and the franchise’s mascot.
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