
PlanPhilly Archive
Police forcibly eject man without face mask from SEPTA bus
A new viral video shows what appears to a group of police officers forcibly pulling a man not wearing a face covering off of a SEPTA bus.
5 years ago
Inequality made the perfect storm for a pandemic. North Philly is fighting back.
First, preschool director Michele Ayala and her teachers delivered tablet computers with six months of free internet access to the homes ...
5 years ago
‘We don’t feel safe’: Sanitation workers anxiously wait for city masks to arrive
“We don’t feel safe, we don’t feel protected and we don’t feel appreciated by the city,” said a Streets Department employee who spoke to WHYY under the condition of anonymity.
5 years ago
‘Painful cuts’ to city services anticipated as Philly faces coronavirus’ staggering costs
Numerous Philadelphia councilmembers say that they have been told to expect “deep cuts” to services and operating departments. None have seen details.
5 years ago
Photo essay: 6 quintessentially Philly ‘views from my window’
People all over the world are sharing photos of the view from their windows as they quarantine. Philadelphians are sharing views of rowhouses, roosters and more.
5 years ago
SEPTA to close stations, dramatically reduce service as coronavirus death toll rises
The new “Lifeline Service Schedule,” intended to increase safety for riders and operators while discouraging nonessential trips, will take effect April 9.
5 years ago
Philadelphia Museum of Art halts construction over coronavirus dangers
PMA stopped construction in light of worker safety concerns. Work also stopped Monday at the new Philadelphia Police headquarters at 400 N. Broad.
5 years ago
Workers pulled from South Philly casino site after alleged breach of CDC safety regulations
Union officials allege that the general contractors on several high-profile Philadelphia projects were not complying with CDC regulations.
5 years ago
SEPTA confirms 3 coronavirus deaths
The coronavirus pandemic has taken the lives of three Philadelphia transit workers. As of April 6, 48 SEPTA employees have tested positive for the virus.
5 years ago
Pa. officials: Play alone so parks can stay open
City and state officials are weighing the risks of keeping parks open as they work to enforce social distancing rules triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
SEPTA is getting $643M in federal coronavirus aid
SEPTA is getting the emergency federal aid it needs to fill its coronavirus-depleted coffers. But experts say the money won’t be enough to make the agency whole.
5 years ago
Coronavirus has no race or nationality. Stop using it to fuel hate.
Asians, Jews and other immigrants face a surge of harassment and violence as false, discriminatory rhetoric is used to describe coronavirus’ spread.
5 years ago
SEPTA seeks 10,000 face masks as pandemic continues to take a toll on transit service
SEPTA is racing against the pandemic’s spread, continuing to adapt to heightened risks and a reduced workforce that is calling for more protections.
5 years ago
Philadelphia could close a section of Spruce Street for tent hospital
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania may put a field hospital on a public street, the first commandeering of open land for medical use since 1918.
5 years ago
Philly Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson corruption trial scheduled for 2021
Kenyatta Johnson, his wife Dawn Chavous, and two former Universal Companies executives will stand trial on federal corruption charges early next year.
5 years ago
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