PlanPhilly Archive

Not all Italian Americans want statues of Christopher Columbus to represent their familial history.

Sharswood residents say the encampment of people experiencing homelessness is slowing down progress in the neighborhood.

The fridges live on city streets and offer free food to anyone willing to open the door.

Philadelphia is facing a long road to recovery. History shows us that public spending on the arts can bolster the economy — and the health of communities.

Along with mask-wearing, health officials say good airflow is key to avoiding infection in enclosed spaces.

The low-lying community built alongside a toxic landfill has dealt with floods for decades and residents are used to fighting for protection.

The Philadelphia Historical Commission and Philadelphia Art Commission – are the legacy of systemic racism and racial exclusion.

Hip-hop’s roots trace back to a currently unnamed Philadelphia park near the home of Darryl McCray, the graffiti legend known as Cornbread.

The pandemic has made working out in public parks an appealing option for many Philadelphians. But are fitness studios playing by the rules?

“Shifting the order of names on a waitlist is not a solution but rather an unjust, unethical, and illegal act,” writes PHA CEO Kelvin A. Jeremiah.

Jasmine Sessoms’ job: to be liaison with the community, government, businesses and media as her company recreates the property. She welcomes the challenge.

Developers have proposed thousands of new housing units in Philadelphia, signaling confidence in urban living. Affordable housing efforts also stand to benefit.

Government must act — and provide support for housing if we don’t want to see homeless encampments take over our public spaces.

Terrill Haigler always wanted to be a Philly trashman. Now, the sanitation worker is helping his colleagues, and helping others understand the grueling job.

A UPenn historian uses police records to write a new chronology of the violence that overtook West Philly’s 52nd Street on May 31, 2020.