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(A vacant lot in Old City, left, where owner Jeffrey Brown wants to build a high-rise that exceeds Old City height rules. File photo by John McDevitt)

Phila. Lawmakers Move Old City Zoning Changes Forward

A City Council committee has agreed to relax zoning restrictions in a portion of Old City near the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

2013/05/14

(Philadelphia city councilman Mark Squilla. File image from City of Phila. TV)

After Veto, Councilman Drops Plan For Huge Billboard Near Vine St. Expressway

Councilman Mark Squilla says he lacks clarification on whether a wall wrap on the old Electric Factory building would, as opponents claimed, jeopardize federal highway funding.

2013/01/31

Small Boat Fire Under Ben Franklin Bridge Causes Smoke and Odor For Passersby

A small pleasure boat docked near Dave and Buster’s, at the foot of Spring Garden Street, burned.

2012/04/26

(City councilman Frank DiCicco, who sponsored the "spot zoning" that would have allowed the wall wrap. File photo from City of Phila. TV)

Spring Garden St. ‘Wall Wrap’ Ad Is Dead on Mayor Nutter’s Veto

First District councilman Frank DiCicco, in his final Council meeting before retiring, wasn’t surprised to receive the mayor’s veto of the bill that would have changed the zoning to allow the wall wrap ad.

2011/12/15

(Philadelphia City Council chambers. File photo)

Philadelphia Lawmakers OK Massive Billboard Despite Federal Funds Warning

The bill now goes to the mayor, who is expected to veto it and send it back to Council.

2011/12/01

Feds Conduct Inspections On Passenger Bus Operators In Philadelphia

Federal authorities conducted random bus inspections Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia, near the on-ramp of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

2011/08/25

Positively Philadelphia: Ben Franklin Bridge’s 85th Anniversary

This month the Benjamin Franklin Bridge celebrates its 85th birthday. Some of its history may surprise you.

2011/07/16

(A December 2010 meeting of the DRPA. File photo by David Madden)

Remaining DRPA Board Members Rolling With The Changes

Major changes made on the Pennsylvania side of the table at the board of the Delaware River Port Authority are being welcomed by at least one person who sits on the New Jersey side.

2011/03/01

DRPA Delays Hikes For PATCO Fare, Not Bridge Tolls

Faced with budgetary deadlines and threats of financial repercussions from Wall Street, the Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to allow $1 bridge toll increases to take effect as scheduled next July.

2010/12/15