Tag: PlanPhilly

Flooding can be a life-altering event. While these tips won’t eliminate your flood risk, they could help you reduce your losses.

A Friends group says the city broke its promise to issue a new request for proposal by the end of August, putting the redevelopment of the Germantown Y in limbo.

The River Alive! Trail in Tacony Creek Park was shaped and built by community members. The bilingual exhibit aims to teach families about nature.

Commissioners heard plans for a driving range and education center for a third time. One called the development team’s preparation “troubling.”

Amid ongoing concerns over gentrification, one community org wants residents to help shape the future of Kensington properties.

The money is part of the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative, and will go to four legal aid groups with a history of helping people claim legal ownership of their homes.

East Falls residents say it’s been “a real hardship” since the post office closed after it flooded during Ida. It’s expected to finally reopen later this month.

By the time kids reach the fourth grade, the function of reading shifts, and young students in Philadelphia are behind. A new nonprofit aims to bridge the gap.

For 10 years, Caitlin Nagel has fought for Philadelphians at Community Legal Services. When it comes to justice, she says we need more than “Band-Aid solutions.”

The figures will likely cause some sticker shock. After a three-year pause in assessments, residential property values increased by an average of 31%.

HUD has again approved a contract extension sought by the complex’s longtime owner.

Site clearing is the latest concern community groups have with the FDR park renovations. Those leading the project say it’s necessary to fix flooding.

Improvements could include new, raised crosswalks, curb extensions to narrow crossing distances, or new traffic signals.

“It's kind of empowering to flip items or give them a new life,” said Tanya Mayeux. “I love the idea of keeping whatever we can out of the landfill.”

A complicated history and challenging location face potential developers of the soon-to-be-empty Police Administration Building.