Tag: PlanPhilly
Thousands of low-income homeowners within city limits could get a $500 credit on their property tax bill if they qualify for a program that’s soon to expire.
9 months ago
Listen 1:21Your Pa. utility is calling. Double check that it’s really them
An increasingly common scamming tactic is a phone call from a number with a fake caller ID that reads “PECO,” the company said.
9 months ago
‘It’ll be huge’: Cecil B. Moore Library next to be renovated by Rebuild
Work is expected to start this summer at the Cecil B. Moore Library, which serves Sharswood, Strawberry Mansion and Brewerytown.
9 months ago
Parker promises change on litter and dumping in Philly. What will that take?
Advocates are encouraged by the new mayor’s early plans to clean up the city. But some are skeptical about her pick to lead the efforts.
9 months ago
Listen 1:08‘The most wonderful human being’: Revered Philly architect leaves behind lasting legacy
During Emanuel Kelly's long career, his firm Kelly Maiello worked on some of the city’s most prominent public buildings.
10 months ago
Landlord’s brother charged in connection to illegal eviction attempt in West Philly
The charges stem from an extraordinary ordeal marked by violent threats, visits from police and frayed nerves.
10 months ago
Listen 1:00Survey shows majority of Wash West residents oppose Sixers arena
The poll from the Washington Square West Civic Association means residents from two nearby neighborhoods are against the $1.55 billion project.
10 months ago
Listen 1:06After Kenney pocket veto, future of single-use bag fee in Philly uncertain
A 15-cent bag fee passed City Council, then died on Mayor Kenney’s desk. Proponents aren’t giving up, but the new mayor’s stance isn’t clear.
10 months ago
Listen 0:58The city of Philadelphia’s vehicle fleet is getting cleaner, but it has a long way to go
In 2023, the city reached a benchmark of nearly 250 electric vehicles. That’s out of a fleet of over 5,000 vehicles.
10 months ago
‘This is definitely a crisis’: Will adding more speed cameras make Philly’s streets safer?
State lawmakers passed a bill last month that expands on a pilot program considered a big success. Opponents say drivers will be wrongly penalized.
10 months ago
Listen 4:38How Philly’s 4 new City Council members plan to address trash, transit, and trees
“We're in an emergency place,” one incoming council member said. “We've got to take emergency, immediate actions.”
10 months ago
Listen 1:17‘Hefty savings’: Philadelphia plans energy efficiency upgrades for city buildings
City Hall, the criminal justice center, and several homeless shelters could get HVAC upgrades, LED lighting, or solar panels.
10 months ago
Historically warm temps and record low snowfall: How Philly’s weather stacked up in 2023
Scientists say human-caused climate change and El Niño contributed to a record warm year globally.
10 months ago
Adaptive reuse project breathes new life into historic Philly department store
The development sits on Germantown Avenue in the neighborhood’s central business district.
11 months ago
Listen 1:15Struggling to pay your heating bill in Pa.? This program could help
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides cash grants to help cover heating bills that don’t need to be repaid.
11 months ago
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