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Philly life sciences slowdown leaves big lots empty — and residents awaiting a new grocery store

Economic challenges are leaving projects on hold as developers struggle to secure tenants and financing.

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2 years later, city says Washington Avenue redo is working

The city reports more people are walking and biking along the route, but says it’s too soon to know whether the project has reduced crashes.

3 weeks ago

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Mayor Parker exploring 100% tax abatement for Philly properties in underinvested communities

The proposal may violate state law. It comes as the administration seeks to expand the city’s housing supply amid an ongoing crisis.

3 weeks ago

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Philadelphia
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Trump’s transportation officials buck a long-held practice of using ‘road diets’ to slow speeders

Philadelphia is among major cities that have seen fewer crashes thanks to road diets. Now President Donald Trump's administration is heading in another direction.

3 weeks ago

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Streets & Roads
Transportation

Penrose Roundabout is South Philly’s newest traffic-calming effort

Admired for their improved safety and efficiency compared to traffic lights, roundabouts are growing nationwide — including in Philadelphia.

3 weeks ago

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Housing
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Housing Authority is moving closer to constructing 75-unit apartment building at former UC Townhomes site

The affordable housing complex is gone, but a new development will rise in its place following a legal settlement with the city.

3 weeks ago

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Delaware
Housing

La nueva ordenanza de ‘viviendas de bolsillo’ del condado de New Castle ofrece una solución a la crisis de vivienda asequible en Delaware

Las casas “de bolsillo” están diseñadas para ser una solución más asequible, enfocada en la comunidad, para contrarrestar la crisis de vivienda en el norte de Delaware.

4 weeks ago

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Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

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.

4 weeks ago

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Business
Philadelphia

Wawa is shrinking its Philadelphia convenience store footprint, closing 2 more locations

Wawa officials reviewed their portfolio of stores for performance and decided to shut down two in Northeast Philly.

4 weeks ago

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Philadelphia
Transportation

Philly PHLASH adds 2 new bus stops, helping locals and visitors ‘explore every single attraction’

The bus service stops at 17 popular sites in Philly. SEPTA Key holders, kids 4 and under, and seniors can ride for free.

4 weeks ago

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Philadelphia
Policing
Transportation

Ticketing of parked cars on Philly street sweeping routes starts again Monday

Cars parked during “no parking” hours along some street sweeping routes will be subject to fines of $31 starting Monday.

1 month ago

SEPTA train
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Without more state aid, SEPTA will shut down 5 Regional Rail lines and 50 bus routes

With a $213 million budget deficit for the new fiscal year, the transit authority plans to boost fares by 21.5% and reduce service by 45%.

1 month ago

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Housing
Philadelphia

Philly lawmaker wants to add ‘muscles’ and ‘teeth’ to city’s property maintenance code

City Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke is set to introduce a legislative package designed to protect tenants and hold landlords accountable.

1 month ago

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Philadelphia
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Real Estate
Religion

Historic Spring Garden church could be sold to highest bidder

The former Church of the Assumption has sat vacant for decades, and the building structure is considered unsafe by city regulators.

1 month ago

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Economy
Philadelphia
Transportation

Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to keep a popular city worker commuter benefit — but earmarked less money for it

The commuter benefit gives eligibility to around 22,000 city workers, but it’s unclear whether the city will be able to spend less for the same program this year.

1 month ago

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