PlanPhilly Archive

The new member of City Council gave the transit authority board a hard time about what is regarded as a burden on Philadelphia’s low-income riders.

Earlier, City Councilmember David Oh introduced, to wide support among his outraged colleagues, a bill that will effectively ban such sites in Philadelphia.

General manager Leslie Richards plans to improve the transit system’s signage and wayfinding in hopes of making it easier to navigate.

The South Philly green space will get a new sprayground, two separate play areas, safety surfacing, and seating. Work should be done by early 2022.

Sakeenah Benjamin was 10 years old when her cousin was killed right around the corner from her house. Sixteen years later, she is still dealing with the pain.

Cases pending in Philadelphia courts allege children were tied up with duct tape by a driver paid for by the state to take them to preschool.

A West Philadelphia church is rebuilding after a 2019 fire. Most of the 115-year-old building will be demolished but the bell tower will be preserved.

Philadelphia is moving away from a model for street sweeping that relied on leaf blowers amid complaints that the tools reduced air quality and exposed workers to hazards.

Come May, the section of East Passyunk Avenue between South Street and Bainbridge Street will be officially dedicated to the local hip-hop legends.

Philly’s seven-month-long experiment with street sweeping proved that regular city cleanings reduced litter on the city’s notoriously filthy streets.

Philadelphia’s 100,000 streetlamps vary in brightness and intensity, leaving some areas darker, and more dangerous than others.

The Philadelphia developer is seeking approval to build 190 units of housing on an industrial lot with lead and other toxins in soil.

Philadelphia’s Register of Wills explains how to take control of the estate planning process and ensure your assets go to your family.

David Cabello and his twin brother Aaron see an opportunity to meet a growing demand for food delivery services while giving a boost to their community.

SEPTA riders will soon be able to look at a sign in a train station and see in real time when trains are arriving, on time or otherwise.