Tag: PlanPhilly
‘Organizing works’: Young Philly activists are excited about American Climate Corps
In its first year, the new corps could put 20,000 young people to work in areas such as forestry and clean energy. “We did it,” a Philly activist said.
7 months ago
Penn grads to launch reimagined corner store for Philly families in need
The Community Grocer is expected to open next year with hopes of expanding the experimental concept in the future.
7 months ago
Listen 1:11Despite record global heat, Philly had coolest summer since 2014
Philadelphia recorded just one official heat-related death, the lowest count in 6 years.
8 months ago
‘More needs to be done’: Pa. lawmakers push to overhaul Philly’s for-profit eviction system
A forthcoming legislative package is designed to make lockouts safer and more predictable for tenants.
8 months ago
Listen 1:13Delaware Valley realtors say even baby boomers aren’t selling their homes like before
The typical home sale cycle is completely disrupted and there’s a clog in the market dynamics, Delaware Valley realtors say.
8 months ago
Listen 1:01Philly still has roughly 8K property assessment appeals to review
The city received nearly 20,000 “First Level Reviews” following a three-year pause in assessments that led to widespread sticker shock
8 months ago
‘It’s a bonding thing’: Free festival aims to get Philadelphians into fishing
The annual Philly Fun Fishing Fest is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 9 along the Schuylkill River.
8 months ago
Listen 0:56Philly’s FDR Park gets federal grant for stream and wetland restoration
$1.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help fund work in the natural areas of FDR Park, part of a $250 million park renovation.
8 months ago
Philly’s Black-owned businesses are still decades behind despite affirmative action
Why isn’t the business world a level playing field for women and minority-owned businesses decades later?
8 months ago
Housing advocates say Philly’s for-profit eviction system lacks dignity and compassion
During a committee hearing, lawmakers looked for potential ways to improve the city’s Landlord and Tenant Office.
8 months ago
Listen 1:11Drexel University Biomedical gets $1M grant to pilot new minor
The university’s School of Biomedical Engineering officials say that the new academic program offers more workforce training for the growing cell and gene therapy industry.
8 months ago
Listen 1:01‘The system needs to change’: Philly woman is suing OCF Realty for housing discrimination
Under city law, property owners can’t refuse to rent to a prospective tenant because they participate in a housing assistance program.
8 months ago
Listen 1:13Citizen scientists and Drexel researchers are testing whether planter benches make summer heat in five Philly neighborhoods more bearable.
8 months ago
‘I have the foundation now’: Habitat for Humanity to mint 6 Philly homeowners after yearlong delay
The project hit a snag in October 2021 after residents raised concerns about the development’s footprint.
8 months ago
‘A win-win’: New repairs program seeks to stabilize Philly’s stock of affordable housing
The Rental Improvement Fund will provide forgivable and low-interest loans to small landlords who cannot afford to fix up their properties.
8 months ago