A popular program to "clean and green" vacant lots could be eliminated under budget cuts expected to be announced Wednesday.

Local transit agencies will lose about $5.7 million in federal funds for projects that have stalled or died.

We share the gratitude of maritime enthusiasts, preservationists, and design buffs for philanthropist H.F. "Gerry" Lenfest's gift enabling the SS United States Conservancy to purchase and rescue the fastest ocean liner ever built. Now it's up to Philadelphians to figure out how to keep this extraordinary combination of beauty and technological prowess on the Delaware, where it has berthed since 1996.

As the thermometer rose Tuesday, so did expectations at the Tasty Baking Co. It was braced to shut down a production line and empty a few freezers. All to save a bundle on energy costs.

HARRISBURG - With hours to spare before the new fiscal year begins, the General Assembly approved a $28 billion budget, marking the first time in eight years that legislators and the governor agreed on a spending plan by the June 30 deadline.

As the recession wreaks havoc on government budgets at all levels, public officials are being asked to do more with less. In Philadelphia, no department has met that challenge better than the Streets Department.

The price of a SEPTA token is 10 cents more, and other fare increases also have taken effect as of Thursday. The base cash fare for buses, subways and trolleys…