PlanPhilly Archive

Organizers expect to complete the next step in turning the Reading Railroad Viaduct into a park in a few months, but there’s a long way to go.

The Sixers successfully pushed to build a new arena in Center City. Now the controversial project is in the rearview after an about-face no one saw coming.

The old University of the Arts campus is up for sale, but the judge might not approve all for-profit developers bidding for a slice of it.

The sudden turn of events comes after Philly City Council recently approved a controversial plan to build an arena in Center City near Chinatown.

The decision is rooted in a deal struck with Comcast Spectacor, which hopes to transform the South Philly sports complex over the next decade.

The district protects apartment buildings in Mount Airy and Germantown constructed during WWI and WWII.

Three suits filed by residents of Miller Street accuse PGW, the city, PECO and other residents of negligence that contributed to the blast.

Roughly 20 sites across the city are open during the day, during the night or 24/7. City officials say everyone is welcome.

An outdoor clothing business and shoe retailer with Pennsylvania roots are closing their doors in a Center City neighborhood.

Since 2020, Philly has consistently had one of its top 10 warmest years on record.

A state law governing utility termination expires Dec. 31. But the winter shutoff moratorium stays in effect.

The utility got a federal grant to speed up several projects to improve reliability of its grid during extreme weather.

The controversial development is now on track to open in Center City in 2031.

Online purchases are delivered with lots of packaging. Here’s what to do with bubble wrap, plastic mailers, packing peanuts and more.

SEPTA selected Ken Weinstein’s bid to renovate the stations as the authority faces a massive operating deficit.