Jake Blumgart

More employers have brought workers back to the office with increasing frequency this year, and they hope to continue the trend next year.

The company closed its Center City locations in 2009, then opened a new wave of them as Center City rebounded. Now they are pulling back again.

The proposed project would be an ambitious addition to the sports complex, fundamentally changing its character.

An ambitious new retail proposal is replacing the company's almost decade-long quest to construct an apartment building at Ninth and Washington.

Council President Kenyatta Johnson introduced a zoning bill earlier this month that would allow the proposed development.

A new apartment building proposed for South Broad Street would include larger units, after a long period where Philly's real estate market has been dominated by studio and small one-bedroom units.

Court 16 Fishtown is slated to open in the spring.

Two hundred and four units are planned for 1700 North Front Street.

Neighbors also have concerns about the size of the project compared to other buildings in the area.

Squilla's bill would also protect small businesses by limiting the scope of new businesses to try to deter sports bars and chain restaurants.