
PlanPhilly Archive
Philly residents, design experts bash latest proposal to replace Hoa Binh Plaza
OCF Realty is again trying to redevelop 1601 Washington Ave. as part of a broader movement away from the corridor’s industrial heritage.
1 day ago
Philadelphia union workers have standoff with authorities at trash dump amid second day of strike
Residents dropped off both trash and recycling outside a locked city-run sanitation center in Northwest Philly flanked by striking union members, police and city workers.
2 days ago
If passed, the bill would benefit thousands of renters across the state who struggle to find safe housing because of their record.
2 days ago
Listen 1:14The district’s agreement with DOJ to delay prosecution of criminal charges describes asbestos issues at 31 schools.
2 days ago
PPA on-street parking rates have gone up in Center City
The Philadelphia Parking Authority expects the rate increase to generate an additional $4 million in revenue.
3 days ago
Safety fixes planned at West Philadelphia intersection where cyclist was killed last month
Safety improvements are coming to 58th Street and Baltimore Avenue. Residents say the changes can’t come soon enough.
5 days ago
Listen 1:03DOJ files criminal charges against School District of Philadelphia over asbestos management
Under a deferred prosecution agreement, the federal government may drop the criminal charges if the district complies with federal law.
7 days ago
Listen 1:02After yearslong battle, work has begun on new headquarters for Philly’s 22nd Police District
The North Central Public Safety Building will include a new police station and a Police Athletic League center.
1 week ago
Listen 1:11The administration wants to ramp up homebuilding on vacant land. Graduates of the Minority Developer Program are positioned to do the work.
2 weeks ago
Philadelphia property management worker files suit over assault during 2023 eviction
The complaint filed by Angelize Rodriguez is the latest fallout from a series of shootings that shuttered the Landlord and Tenant Office last year.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:41Take Back Your Neighborhood filed a lawsuit against PennDOT, SEPTA and State Rep. Jared Solomon over plans to remove car lanes along Castor Avenue.
2 weeks ago
Renters won’t need to pay a lump sum before they move in and can use installments under a Philadelphia City Council bill that’s headed to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s desk.
3 weeks ago
Philadelphia can now create an anti-displacement fund for tenants. Will it happen?
For now, there is no dedicated funding, but that could change if the bill’s sponsor gets his way.
3 weeks ago
West Philly’s Summer Winter Community Garden will be preserved through land trust
The Powelton Village community garden is located in an area facing development pressure, says Jenny Greenberg of Neighborhood Gardens Trust.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:56The $2 billion plan — the Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative — is rooted in creating and preserving 30,000 units of housing, and is backed by a massive bond.
3 weeks ago
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