Tag: PlanPhilly
The Roundhouse served as police headquarters for nearly six decades. Now it’s going up for sale. And it’s unclear if it’ll be preserved or demolished.
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Listen 5:35Philly rolls out new rental assistance program to resolve landlord-tenant disputes
Philadelphia launches a new financial assistance program to help resolve landlord-tenant disputes over back rent before they become the basis of an eviction filing.
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More Philly renters facing eviction will have access to free legal representation
More Philly renters with low income will be able to get free legal representation. The program is designed to help those at risk of losing their homes to eviction.
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Listen 1:16Proposed zoning overlay for Cobbs Creek Golf Course changed again
The bill, which would exempt the golf course from rules meant to prevent erosion, was amended again to further address environmental concerns.
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Philadelphia real estate market is returning to ‘normal’
Home buying is more predictable as the Philadelphia real estate market recovers from the COVID-19 uncertainty.
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A new phase of the Wayne Junction revitalization plan is underway
Construction is slated to start this week on Arguto Court, an adaptive reuse project featuring office space and a cafe.
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Listen 1:43SEPTA gas plant in Nicetown up for permit renewal
The first permit approval sparked intense opposition from residents and activists. Now some are calling for more air monitoring.
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Ira Goldstein and Mitchell Little write that the latest attack on Black Philadelphians’ homeownership and wealth accumulation is a company called MV Realty.
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In a male-dominated construction industry, this Philly woman seeks to empower others
Monica Miraglilo worked her way into the construction industry after a career in modeling. Now she wants to empower other women to join her.
2 years ago
‘No work is insignificant’: When community service is what you’re called to do, you do it every day
Philly City Councilmember Kendra Brooks reflects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and encourages people to show up for their community, in whatever way they can.
2 years ago
Discover the ‘hidden gems’ of Philly’s Fairmount Park via scavenger hunt
The scavenger hunt is a free, self-guided, six-week-long adventure in Philadelphia’s largest park.
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Listen 1:56PGW says its gas lines did not cause the Port Richmond explosion. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t gas
The investigation into the New Year’s Day explosion is ongoing. Early results don’t point to PGW’s gas lines, but gas still could have been the cause.
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Listen 1:12Philadelphia landlord settles a pair of housing discrimination lawsuits
The agreement comes roughly a month after Pro-Managed LLC was sued in federal court.
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After more than a decade, Philly will reopen its waitlist for housing vouchers
The Philadelphia Housing Authority will randomly select 10,000 applicants to be on the new wait list for the federal subsidy. It’s expected to take 3-5 years to clear it.
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Listen 1:25PGW says its gas lines did not cause the Port Richmond home explosion
The explosion destroyed three homes and damaged dozens more. So far, the city’s gas utility has not found evidence of a leak.
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