Changing Communities

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

The foundation has served as a catalyst in the creation of the county's health department and Delco Gives Day.

Camden officials touted an increase in market-rate housing prices by touring a zip code deemed the “hottest” in the Philadelphia region.

The agency began reshaping the neglected community a decade ago. Now, $750 million later, Sharswood is becoming a neighborhood of choice.

By 2026, expect a narrower street, a new plaza and raised bike lanes.

Both sticking points boil down to funding. And it’s unclear if the Sixers are willing to spend more to make the Center City arena a reality.

For more than four hours, lawmakers questioned Parker administration officials about the agreement reached with the team, transportation to the arena and community benefits.

Lawmakers will hear testimony from the mayor’s administration, the Sixers, community stakeholders and the general public.

The request comes as City Council prepares to consider the approvals the team needs to build the $1.55 billion facility.

The 10-year reclamation project in a once-thriving corridor of northern Delaware is chronicled in a new documentary from WHYY News.

The beloved boardwalk amusement park will close Sunday night after generations of anchoring the vacation scene for families from Philadelphia and southern New Jersey.

From classrooms to communities: Rodney McLeod's mentorship program inspires growth and success in Philadelphia’s youth.

Vivian Chang works on a street where Phillies stadium plans crumbled in the 2000s. Debbie Law's family moved its store when rent tripled after the 76ers' plans were announced.

We talk about Dr. Stanford’s North Philly childhood, the barriers she broke to become a pediatric surgeon and her new memoir. Plus, Helms talks talks about a 1971FBI heist.

Independent reports find a new Sixers arena would provide hundreds of millions in tax revenue. It also says the project may put stress on Chinatown. Is that tradeoff worth it?