The Philadelphia Housing Authority and developer Pennrose have been trying to get project approval since 2019. The cost has risen, and federal funding could be at risk.

Some on Council fear the mayor wants to spend too much on the Housing Opportunities Made Easy program. Others fear she wants to spend the money on the wrong programs.

Despite efforts to save it, demolition started last week on the mid-century doo wop gem with the heart-shaped pool.

The pharmacy's parking lot is beloved by Angelo's customers, who use it as a dining hall.

The garage will "contribute to all the negative impacts of traffic to that neighborhood," said the vice chairman of the city's Civic Design Review committee.