
Philly City Council takes first step toward approving Sixers’ arena proposal
Council has yet to vote on the legislative package introduced last week that would authorize the Sixers to build the controversial development.
4 months ago
‘The system needs to be blown up’: Critics tell lawmakers Philly’s Land Bank needs change
While the Land Bank has disposed of hundreds of public parcels, its processes are widely considered too complex, opaque and slow.
4 months ago
Listen 1:37City’s proposed safety upgrades to Spruce-Pine corridors draws hundreds to review
Residents, cyclists and advocates weighed in about the proposed safety options.
4 months ago
Philadelphia City Council approves extension of tax breaks for former PES refinery site
The Keystone Opportunity Zone extension, which still needs to be approved by the Board of Education, would stretch through 2043.
4 months ago
Medical professionals gather to say arena would hurt health outcomes regionally
An increasingly congested Center City could affect the most vulnerable across the city, they said.
4 months ago
Riders push back on SEPTA’s fare hike plan
Key card users will see a 25% increase within the city.
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Despite dire funding crisis, SEPTA’s working to attract more riders
Philly ranks 5th for non-car commuters, with more room for improvement.
5 months ago
Rittenhouse Row shops got a big boost in sales during Open Streets
City should support more pedestrian-only street closures, organizer says.
5 months ago
As legislators dither, SEPTA considers giant fare hike
Differences over a new gambling tax are holding up a funding fix.
5 months ago
Is the plan for Market Street’s Disney Hole for real?
The city says a hotel and stores could finally fill East Market’s notorious gap.
5 months ago
New bill would give Philly the green light to sue landlords for price-fixing rental rates
The antitrust measure is designed to help tenants with low-incomes to stay housed.
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Listen 0:55The agreement, which would keep the Sixers in Philly until at least 2061, was announced Wednesday during a hastily called news conference.
5 months ago
Listen 1:23Mayor Parker says agreement reached over 76ers arena in Center City
Mayor Cherelle Parker said she will present a legislative package to City Council for approval on a new 76ers arena to be developed in Center City.
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