Infrastructure
Historic organ staying inside Wanamaker Building, New York firm says
The Center City Macy's in the Wanamaker Building will close for good in March; stakeholders are expected to discuss how the organ will be used.
21 hours ago
A billion-dollar saga: How the Sixers arena proposal went from a done deal to a stunning reversal
The Sixers successfully pushed to build a new arena in Center City. Now the controversial project is in the rearview after an about-face no one saw coming.
3 days ago
The African American Chamber of Commerce, Philly's NAACP president and other groups and civic leaders supported the Center City project as an economic win for Black residents.
6 days ago
City Council members fume while activists celebrate the news. The mayor is set to speak Monday at 11 a.m.
1 week ago
Sources: Sixers abandon plan to build new Center City arena, will remain in South Philly
The decision is rooted in a deal struck with Comcast Spectacor, which hopes to transform the South Philly sports complex over the next decade.
1 week ago
Trenton Water Works customers advised to save water as ice builds up in Delaware River
Trenton Water Works recently spent $9 million to prevent water intake blockages, and a design flaw is likely to blame.
2 weeks ago
U.S. Coast Guard still working to free cargo ship stuck along the Delaware River
The ship ran aground in the Delaware River north of the Ben Franklin Bridge. It is carrying 45,000 tons of solar salt, according to the Coast Guard.
2 weeks ago
Port Richmond residents sue PGW, PECO, city and neighbors over 2023 explosion that leveled homes
Three suits filed by residents of Miller Street accuse PGW, the city, PECO and other residents of negligence that contributed to the blast.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:08Cyberattacks are on the rise. Can critical infrastructure weather a ‘perfect storm’?
Vulnerable critical infrastructure faces a higher risk of a cyberattack during the holiday season. Here’s what local governments and schools can do to protect themselves.
3 weeks ago
Brandywine Valley Active Aging eyes permanent location for Downingtown senior center
The organization has been leasing space at Brandywine Grace Church for the past few years to serve as a temporary Downingtown campus.
1 month ago
Listen 0:49Crews recover the body of a woman from a Pennsylvania sinkhole after a 4-day search
Police say the remains of a woman who fell into a sinkhole have been recovered four days after she went missing while searching for her cat.
1 month ago
PUC safety investigators claim PGW failed to prevent 2021 South Philly gas explosion
The explosion on Jackson Street in 2021 injured three people and caused several homes to be evacuated.
2 months ago
Listen 1:08Vote on Sixers arena proposal a moving target as City Council wraps up hearings
Lawmakers must vote enabling legislation out of committee by Dec. 12 to authorize the arena before the end of the year.
2 months ago
Back on its feet: North Philly’s Rush Arts gallery rebuilds after hurricane damages
“The water damage destroys everything it touches. The next thing is putting it back,” said the contractor repairing the building.
2 months ago
The American shopping mall isn’t dead
Even with fewer shoppers, the mall isn't dead yet. With holiday shopping underway, some malls are finding creative ways to survive with experiences, entertainment and more.
Air Date: November 26, 2024 12:00 pm
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