SS United States Too Costly To Return To Ocean, Study Concludes
Rethinking SS United States plans once more, select school buildings to receive additional lead testing, and Ridge Avenue’s revival in Francisville > more
First Step Toward $1.5 Billion HUP Project Receives Initial Approval
City Council Committee recommends $3 million temporary walkway over Convention Ave, Logan Square residents move to block Franklin Institute digital sign, the retention of South Philly’s refineries, and rusting ship receives sizable anonymous donation > more
Philly Realtors Propose Bolder Tax Abatement For New Construction
Countering Wilson Goode Jr. on the tax-abatement, Engine 46 may be demolished, Chinese Cultural and Community Center protected, Rendell urges support for infrastructure bill, and two buildings to help SS United States > more
There’ll Never Be Another U
As the window appears to close on the opportunity for saving the SS United States, Chandra Lampreich squeezes through for a spectacular look at the spectacular ship > more
SS United States Looking For Emergency Funding
The call of the scrapyard grows louder for the SS United States, police to crack down on Old City party buses, focusing on the food at Philly BYOs, the art of collecting art, and 4-story apartment building set for Spruce Hill > more
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