Philadelphia City Paper

Many citizens have voiced concerns over approved developments in Philadelphia. As zoning issues take center stage in public hearings and disputes, the city readies itself for a May vote to create a zoning commission that will revise the process.

The Philadelphia City Paper lists 10 ways global warming could really "hit home".

Local gas station owners are hurt as much or more than consumers by high gas prices, as they lose business when gas companies force them to raise their prices.

An unlikely partnership between community gardeners and local prison inmates will help feed the over one fifth of the city living below the poverty line.

The City of Philadelphia plans to partner with a church to construct a shelter near the well-off Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Current residents aren't having it.

Despite apparent problems at a biosolids processing facility in Philadelphia, employees maintain that the place is safe and should continue operation.

In Philadelphia, 200,000 tons of dried human waste could be the cause of numerous health problems for area residents, from asthma to cancer.

A federally funded program provides low-income commuters, who regularly need three-hours or more on public transit in order to reach suburban jobs, with faster, more feasible options.

The Philadelphia City Paper chronicles unprecedented enthusiasm for filling the lowest level elected positions in the city, answering questions about how the upcoming election could have a big impact on local politics.

There's a thin line between critical revitalization and excessive gentrification.

In Philadelphia, small non-profits can force payment from area businesses and owners through Business Improvement District regulations.

As Mayor John Street's eight-year term comes to a close, it's clear he has accomplished much locally, but how much has the city's reputation really improved?

Creative class or not, Philadelphia artists are making a tangible impact on the city's neighborhoods, with support from major donors, and developers looking to cash in.

Members of an underfunded Philadelphia neighborhood protest the gaming investment when basic services, such as a hospital, are lacking.

Historic preservation and urban revitalization may seem perfect pairs, but the two rarely meet as often as they should.

A community garden and park on a former brownfield has enriched a neighborhood.

Why do long-time residents of a traditional rowhouse neighborhood resent garages?

Philadelphia has joined a growing list of cities banning smoking in all bars and restaurants.

Can a detention center peacefully coexist with neighbors?

An architectural consultant outlines the city's need to connect its historical treasures.