Tag: PlanPhilly

The Spring Garden Street Greenway would connect the Schuylkill River Trail and the Delaware River Trail, creating safe passage across Philadelphia.

A traveling herd of caprine entertainers is putting on play performances, parades and bringing education and joy to residents of all ages.

The homestead exemption increases to $80,000, but not everyone will benefit the same. Over 130,000 property owners are still slated to pay more in property taxes.

City officials expect the additional money to be used up quickly, and help roughly 2,600 households.

A Philly teen suggests taking away her freedom under the new curfew law is not going to be the path to a safer city.

City officials say opening the pool is a “major” priority, but that supply chain issues and labor shortages have delayed needed repairs.

The proposal to erect the arena on a full city block adjacent to Chinatown draws swift condemnation, excitement, skepticism — and plenty of buzz.

CARES Act funds kept more people off the street, but also led to some renters struggling through lapses in housing inspections.

The Philadelphia Water Department tests for about 100 contaminants, and says none exceeded state or federal standards.

Housing activists have formed a camp on the grounds of an affordable housing complex that’s slated to close. The owners are weighing their options.

The organization that runs a popular heater hotline in Philly is launching a new fund, to pay for hot water heater replacements.

Nearly 80% of homeowners in Philly are currently enrolled in the city’s Homestead Exemption program. All of them will see their property values cut by $80,000.

The Neighborhood Preservation Initiative will give buying preference to Philly municipal workers looking to become homeowners for the first time.

Opinion: Methane leaks don’t abide by state boundaries, so one state’s problem impacts everyone. Strong regulation at the federal level is necessary.

Philly wants to increase its tree cover to 30% in 30 years. A bill passed last week creates new fees for trees that are removed and not replaced.