Tag: PlanPhilly

Friday’s hearing came weeks after a City Council committee report accused Philly’s child welfare system of separating families without cause.

The idea of a speedy trip from Northeast Philly to City Hall has been suggested for decades. It should be part of the new infrastructure funding.

On Friday – Arbor Day – groups of students helped plant the new trees, which in time may grow to be 80 feet tall.

The “Turn the Key” program will offer homes to income-eligible residents on a rolling basis. Construction is slated to start soon.

Citywide emissions have dropped 20% since 2006, mostly thanks to a cleaner electrical grid. But emissions from cars, trucks, and planes are going up.

Sentencing for misdemeanor convictions against Tyquan Atkinson has been delayed, keeping the 22-year-old behind bars.

In spite of efforts to preserve Philly’s natural environment, recent actions call into question whether city government is failing the climate challenge.

The American Lung Association says while ozone levels are improving, levels of particulate pollution are less promising.

Philly trial attorneys weigh in on who gets the advantage in a retrial – prosecution or defense?

Section 8 housing in Philadelphia has been the source of community and political conflict for decades — and is re-emerging today in University City.

In recent years, state agencies’ energy use has gone down more than 12% and saved taxpayers millions, according to a report released Friday.

The panel has deliberated for roughly 12 hours. It will resume discussions on Monday following a break for the holidays.

Lights Out Philly started after a mass collision event killed over 1,000 birds. This year, conservationists want your help protecting migrating birds.

Closing arguments in the three-week trial focused on contrasting explanations of the true intent of consulting fees paid to the Council member’s wife.