Philly Neighborhoods

The tiny Delco borough on the edge of Philadelphia that has its own MFL stop

The tiny Delco borough on the edge of Philadelphia that has its own MFL stop

Less than one-tenth of a square mile in size, Millbourne has a long, storied history — and residents hope it’s on an upswing.

Housing & Construction

Philadelphians imagine better ‘housing futures’ for the city

20% of Philadelphia’s federal housing subsidies expire in the next decade. Here’s where affordability is most at risk.

birdSEED nonprofit, giving grants to first-time homebuyers, expands to Philadelphia

9 Philly development projects you’ll hear a lot about in 2023

Libraries

Bees are busy at Philly’s libraries, making honey used for education and fun

Bees are busy at Philly’s libraries, making honey used for education and fun

Tax cuts, a new forensic lab, library service, hotspot help: Takeaways from Mayor Kenney’s final city budget proposal

Tax cuts, a new forensic lab, library service, hotspot help: Takeaways from Mayor Kenney’s final city budget proposal

The Free Library is bringing back Saturday hours at 10 neighborhood branches

The Free Library is bringing back Saturday hours at 10 neighborhood branches

Transit & Transportation

Conduent’s $285 million payout and the long, troubled history of the SEPTA Key

Conduent’s $285 million payout and the long, troubled history of the SEPTA Key

5 potential pathways to solving SEPTA’s chronic operator shortage

5 potential pathways to solving SEPTA’s chronic operator shortage

SEPTA pulls the plug on KOP Rail, putting the $3B project ‘on pause’ after FTA concerns

SEPTA pulls the plug on KOP Rail, putting the $3B project ‘on pause’ after FTA concerns

As SEPTA orders its first new vehicles in 40 years, highlights from Philly’s trolley history

As SEPTA orders its first new vehicles in 40 years, highlights from Philly’s trolley history

Development

Community gardens can help combat rising food insecurity in Philadelphia, but their future is uncertain

Community gardens can help combat rising food insecurity in Philadelphia, but their future is uncertain

The ‘Disney Hole’ parking lot at 8th and Market is sinking. Again.

The ‘Disney Hole’ parking lot at 8th and Market is sinking. Again.

Chinatown coalition feels blindsided by Philly’s fast-tracked call for studies on Sixers arena impact

Chinatown coalition feels blindsided by Philly’s fast-tracked call for studies on Sixers arena impact

The Camden shipbuilding company that created the nation’s first federally funded planned community

The Camden shipbuilding company that created the nation’s first federally funded planned community

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Parking

How the Memorial Day holiday affects Philly’s new street sweeping schedule

How the Memorial Day holiday affects Philly’s new street sweeping schedule

The schedule doesn’t shift — routes with a Monday cleaning will just skip a week.

Businesses around Philly use sidewalks as parking lots, but rarely face penalties. Authorities say they’re stepping up the response.

Businesses around Philly use sidewalks as parking lots, but rarely face penalties. Authorities say they’re stepping up the response.

One Amazon center was sent a “final warning,” but there’s been little action against repeat offenders like U-Haul or Dave & Buster’s.

In search of due process for Philadelphia parking disputes | Opinion

In search of due process for Philadelphia parking disputes | Opinion

You can’t get a hearing unless your car gets booted or towed.

Patronage, politics, and parking tickets: Why the PPA is the way it is

Patronage, politics, and parking tickets: Why the PPA is the way it is

Bicycles & Bike Share

Philly’s first curb-protected bike lanes are planned for Market Street in Old City

Philly’s first curb-protected bike lanes are planned for Market Street in Old City

Bridge repairs force 2-year detour behind the Art Museum, trail users say ‘probably for the better’

Bridge repairs force 2-year detour behind the Art Museum, trail users say ‘probably for the better’

4 ways to have more fun getting around Philly

4 ways to have more fun getting around Philly

In the debate over MLK Drive, both sides agree: the city skipped necessary community input

In the debate over MLK Drive, both sides agree: the city skipped necessary community input

More Neighborhoods

Strawberry Mansion High School hosts first ever Sneaker Ball for special needs students

Strawberry Mansion High School hosts first ever Sneaker Ball for special needs students

An accounting of Philly’s I-95 billboards, where personal injury lawyers reign

An accounting of Philly’s I-95 billboards, where personal injury lawyers reign

A West Philly high school is giving the entire junior class work experience through a robust new internship program

A West Philly high school is giving the entire junior class work experience through a robust new internship program

For parklets near the El, Fishtown is transforming safety barriers into benches and art

For parklets near the El, Fishtown is transforming safety barriers into benches and art

A new era begins for Eyes Gallery as it reopens on South Street

A new era begins for Eyes Gallery as it reopens on South Street

Philadelphia is getting ready to install its first municipal public restroom

Philadelphia is getting ready to install its first municipal public restroom

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