Eyes on the Street

Philadelphia sent its own powerful message of joyful unity and powerful protest to the far-right fascist group last month.

Society Hill’s proposed zoning overlay will exclude people and restrict development based on misrepresentation of history, a preservationist writes.

Ridership on Regional Rail is down 90%​. SEPTA must change the system so it can serve essential workers — and draw people back to empty trains.

There are things the city can do to support struggling small businesses — and keep Philadelphia from falling deeper into poverty.

Building an ATV park could help the city fight several public health crises at once.

With the right policies, Philadelphia’s development boom could be our Johnny Appleseed moment.

Campus activists challenge President John Fry’s commitment to racial justice based on his approach to community policing and development.

A holistic approach is necessary for Philadelphia to create a more equitable historical preservation process, writes grassroots preservationist Dana Fedeli.

When families are evicted, children suffer the consequences. As a pediatrician, I urge Pa. to protect families at a perilous time.

City Councilmember Gilmore Richardson argues investment in green space is critical to fight climate change — and can help create jobs and reduce violence.

Why is a movement dedicated to the vitality of cities so focused on commercial real estate?

Not all Italian Americans want statues of Christopher Columbus to represent their familial history.

The Philadelphia Historical Commission and Philadelphia Art Commission – are the legacy of systemic racism and racial exclusion.

“Shifting the order of names on a waitlist is not a solution but rather an unjust, unethical, and illegal act,” writes PHA CEO Kelvin A. Jeremiah.

Government must act — and provide support for housing if we don’t want to see homeless encampments take over our public spaces.