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PlanPhilly Archive
‘It doesn’t feel safe’: Philly advocates say report misrepresents pedestrian safety in the city
New research from Forbes puts Philly at the top of a list for pedestrian safety. Advocates say the numbers don’t tell the whole story.
3 days ago
Listen 1:11Temple’s former Paley Library building is getting a major makeover
The adaptive reuse project is breathing new life into the mid-century brutalist building.
5 days ago
“I don't think anyone should have to experience losing a loved one, or even just a neighbor, in this way,” said a rep for Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia.
1 week ago
An engineering firm has recommended reduced lanes, more bike paths and shorter crosswalks. Now it’s up to the boroughs to execute the plan.
1 week ago
As the climate warms, more Philly public schools get A/C — but dozens still don’t have enough
A high-profile donation landed A/C units in several more schools. But 63 still lack sufficient air conditioning, district officials say.
1 week ago
PHA is poised to buy Philly’s Brith Sholom House after years of strife
Most of the building’s tenants have moved out. Those who remain are hopeful a judge will approve the sale.
1 week ago
Listen 1:13North Broad Street’s newest hotel is unexpectedly $23M short to build it
The developer still wants to build the 172-room hotel, but was forced to hit the pause button on construction after it lost funding.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:58Philly street resurfacing begins this week. Here’s what to know
East Mount Airy, East Germantown, West Oak Lane and the area around Fairmount Park will be affected.
2 weeks ago
Conrail warns Philly’s Graffiti Pier trespassers it’s not a public park — and might never be
The city is still pushing for Graffiti Pier to join its public park network, but Conrail is considering “all viable options” after the pier’s partial collapse.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Most Philly homeowners will see a property tax increase in 2025
The increase follows a reassessment of 580,000 properties throughout the city.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:17Delco boroughs seek main street designation to uplift businesses along Chester Pike
Dedicated funding and development opportunities from a main street designation would bring new life to the six boroughs, making them a destination along a busy thoroughfare.
3 weeks ago
Philly’s controversial for-profit eviction system could shut down in the coming weeks
The Landlord and Tenant Office may not have the insurance it needs to continue operating.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:58Neighbors want to see Philly’s Logan Triangle redeveloped. Will it ever happen?
The city posted a new request for proposal in October but decided not to select a developer for the infamous site.
4 weeks ago
Listen 4:16A flurry of grant money is flowing to the Philly region for environmental projects
Grants for solar panels, turning tree waste into lumber and cleaning up litter are coming to the region. Some advocates say more is needed.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:22Philly’s historic Mount Vernon cemetery could be yours for $1 million
Cemetery volunteers are working to make the urban forest open to families with loved ones buried there. It will be a long road ahead.
4 weeks ago
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