PlanPhilly Archive

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.

Who is shaping the bustling corridor remains in flux as longtime businesses take stock of losses and newcomers eye opportunities.

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.

Capt. Louis Campione has been on the force for 43 years.

Many residents of Nicetown-Tioga don’t want police to completely disappear from their community but they want them to show up differently.

Given Kenney’s past record of deferring to police and FOP leadership, how seriously should Philadelphians take his new police reform plan?

City Council’s lone independent legislator has called for wiping out the city’s 10-year property tax abatement.

The Bicycle Coalition will no “longer advocate for armed police enforcement” of safer streets rules. Philly officials say city policy could shift as well.

Fifteen people describe their violent encounter with police while protesting police brutality in Philadelphia.

Young people see a role for themselves on 52nd Street, especially after last week’s violent clashes between police and protesters and looters.

Saying he was humbled, Kenney called for a barrage of changes aimed at increasing accountability and getting problem officers off the streets.

The city’s proposed spending plan leaves $45 million less for affordable housing programs. The cuts threaten four multifamily projects, among other programs.

Philly’s arts office responds to the cultural and ethnic diversity that makes up our vibrant neighborhoods.

Experts say the spate of ATM explosions have nothing to do with political protest.

“We’re here 24 hours,” Sulimay’s owner Chad Todd said. “I sleep above the restaurant, I come down and I do what I can to help people in need, that’s it.”