Tag: PlanPhilly
Prosecutors say Bobby Henon helped PPA in exchange for windows given to his girlfriend
Federal prosecutors began Tuesday to present evidence that Councilmember Bobby Henon was bribed to oppose an audit of the PPA.
3 years ago
After a rape on a SEPTA train made national headlines, Philadelphians offer tips on how to interrupt sexual violence.
3 years ago
Philly gets another $35 million for rental assistance, but it’s far from enough
Tens of thousands of people affected by the pandemic are still waiting for help from the city’s emergency fund. The additional money will help just a fraction.
3 years ago
After the owner of MJK Electrical bribed Johnny Dougherty, his company scored a $9 million deal with Comcast.
3 years ago
After a local company towed union leader Johnny “Doc” Dougherty’s car, he allegedly acted fast to get revenge. His medium: City Councilmember Bobby Henon.
3 years ago
Philly to begin hiring an all-new class of unarmed traffic officers this month
As Philadelphia officials again push back the deployment of the city’s first traffic enforcement officers, they promise hiring will begin this month.
3 years ago
FBI wiretaps capture union pres Jim Gardler telling Philly council member to make Verizon ‘sweat’
Prosecutors in the Philly council member’s federal corruption trial drilled into allegations that he acted against the telecom giant for campaign donations.
3 years ago
Feds allege Councilmember Bobby Henon punished Verizon to help campaign donor
On the sixth day of the Dougherty-Henon federal corruption trial, testimony centered on allegations that Councilmember Bobby Henon abused his power to help a donor.
3 years ago
Wissahickon Valley Park is getting more bathrooms
The Friends of the Wissahickon is working with architects on a master plan that aims to bring new bathroom facilities to the sprawling forest park.
3 years ago
Philly is getting ‘mega’ swings and climbable bird houses overlooking a lagoon at FDR Park
A lush three-acre play space with a waterfront view along with an expansive cafe are coming to South Philadelphia’s Frank Delano Roosevelt Park in 2023.
3 years ago
As more Philly landlords move to sell and hold off on repairs, analysts see a threat
Nearly 21% of Philadelphia landlords listed a property for sale in 2020, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard.
3 years ago
Listen 1:50Soaring above an alley, ContraFuerte surprises and delights
Struggling to keep both themselves and a bridge upright, Miguel Horn’s ContraFuerte is open for your interpretation.
3 years ago
SEPTA workers say the pandemic revealed labor issues that go beyond paychecks
The pandemic has reshaped workers’ conception of fairness at work. For SEPTA, upcoming union negotiations will reveal just how much has changed.
3 years ago
Why Philly keeps a billion-dollar open-air drug market contained in Kensington
The containment of Kensington’s drug market demonstrates the systematic racism that plagues Philadelphia, Eduardo Esquivel writes.
3 years ago
‘Would you like a mask?’ SEPTA social distancing coaches encourage safety, avoid conflict
SEPTA’s new squad of safety coaches hand out masks. Many riders happily accept. Others keep walking.
4 years ago