PlanPhilly Archive
City Council approves package of bills to aid renters strained by pandemic
The packages create an eviction diversion program, extend an eviction moratorium through August, and address late fees and related issues.
6 years ago
After weeks of protest, Philly Council passed a preliminary budget plan that responds to calls for reprioritization in spending.
6 years ago
Philly could be the first U.S. city to address systemic racism with Black stimulus
The package would include capital investments in poor neighborhoods, as well as millions more on job training, rent subsidies and basic income support.
6 years ago
South Kensington gardeners challenge housing project — and win a conversation
Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha is partnering with Scannapieco Development Corporation on the mixed-income development.
6 years ago
Street sweeping to continue in 6 Philly neighborhoods and on business corridors
Budget cuts, however, will prevent a planned expansion of the city’s street cleaning program.
6 years ago
I did 25 years in prison. Don’t abolish police — demilitarize and detoxify policing
I’m a Black man in North Philadelphia who survived prison and helps people returning to the community. We need to reinvent policing from the ground up.
6 years ago
Return to Main Street: Historic West Philly corridor fights to keep its identity
Who is shaping the bustling corridor remains in flux as longtime businesses take stock of losses and newcomers eye opportunities.
6 years ago
Listen 3:26Company buying bankrupt PES refinery promises 18,000 jobs in next 10 years
A Hilco Redevelopment Partners executive told a City Council hearing the company’s plan will create 8,000 union construction jobs, 10,000 permanent jobs.
6 years ago
South Philly police captain removed after Columbus statue protests, amid larger PPD shakeup
Capt. Louis Campione has been on the force for 43 years.
6 years ago
What does ‘defund the police’ mean to a community that survived a police shootout?
Many residents of Nicetown-Tioga don’t want police to completely disappear from their community but they want them to show up differently.
6 years ago
Kenney’s track record doesn’t bode well for police reform. Why should we trust him now?
Given Kenney’s past record of deferring to police and FOP leadership, how seriously should Philadelphians take his new police reform plan?
6 years ago
Kendra Brooks: Undo structural racism by nixing Philly’s 10-year tax abatement
City Council’s lone independent legislator has called for wiping out the city’s 10-year property tax abatement.
6 years ago
Philly police no longer welcome in Vision Zero as bicyclists reckon with racism
The Bicycle Coalition will no “longer advocate for armed police enforcement” of safer streets rules. Philly officials say city policy could shift as well.
6 years ago
Eyes blistering, crawling on highway: What it felt like to be tear gassed on 676
Fifteen people describe their violent encounter with police while protesting police brutality in Philadelphia.
6 years ago
Why Gen Z wants a place on 52nd Street — West Philly’s Black ‘Broadway’
Young people see a role for themselves on 52nd Street, especially after last week’s violent clashes between police and protesters and looters.
6 years ago
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