Jake Blumgart

Skip to content Mayor Parker wanted a 20-year tax abatement to spark development. Why hasn’t it happened? Amid a contentious debate over school closures and a bruising budget battle over public education funding, the abatement legislation was never introd... See more

PHILADELPHIA — Gov. Josh Shapiro promised to “fix traffic congestion” around the South Philadelphia sports complex, with an almost $30 million infrastructure investment from the state. Major changes include a new westbound entrance ramp to I-76, artificia... See more

Skip to content University City holds 11% of Philly jobs. Can it continue to thrive as higher ed faces a national crisis? The new head of the University City District is confident in the future of this Philadelphia jobs hub. University City has been on a ... See more

Skip to content PHA comes to Kensington for the first time, adding 61 senior apartments The project will be built on city-owned land, with support from Councilmember Quetcy M. Lozada. The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) plans to open its first apartm... See more

Skip to content Boyd Theatre owners want to remove historical marquee, angering preservationists The Boyd Theatre was at the heart of a historic preservation conflict that helped revive the movement in Philadelphia. Pearl Properties is looking to dramatic... See more