PlanPhilly Archive

Streamline homebuyers allege “fraudulent, cost-cutting measures” that compromise the livability of new construction. City, state officials are investigating complaints.

Council continues to support councilmanic prerogative despite federal prosecutors’ explicit mention of the unofficial policy in the case against the South Philly councilman

Despite the January chill, the Wharton Square Park rec center room was stiflingly hot as longtime allies and area residents shouted their love for the council representative.

Prosecutors allege Universal Companies offered work to Johnson’s wife, Dawn Chavous, in return for his help on a plan to redevelop a South Street theater.

The high-profile decision on fare increases will be one of the first major moves made under Richards’ leadership.

Residents can report dangerous construction and take steps to prevent accidents. Here are five straightforward tips for keeping your home and neighborhood safe.

As of this month, Philadelphians can choose a cleaner option for heating their homes and cooking: natural gas produced in landfills, known as biogas.

With the debt burden lifted, the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is one step closer to adding programming to attract younger people to the house and museum.

Local officials are seeking contractors to help replace the city’s 105,000 street lights with more energy-efficient LEDs.

Embattled Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon wants city employers to be required by law to provide paid family leave.

On her first day in City Council, the Working Families Party member introduced a resolution calling for hearings on rent regulations in Philadelphia.

John Longacre’s ill-fated 2015 beer garden attracted anti-gentrification protesters to the lot. Now Ori Feibush plans to build an apartment complex.

I see garbage every day in Elmwood where I live. There are things we can do to help.

SEPTA is discontinuing skip-stop service on the MFL line as of Feb. 23 so riders won’t have to worry about boarding a train that doesn’t make their stop.

A proposal to make Jewelers’ Row a historic district is reigniting a battle over the future of the changing Center City neighborhood.