
PlanPhilly Archive
Philly is creating first-ever urban agriculture manifesto
City kicks off $125K urban agriculture plan to promote community gardens and farms. Interface Studio and Soil Generation picked to develop the plan.
6 years ago
Not in my traffic lane: How Society Hill kept out safer bikeways
Society Hill Civic Association blocked installation of barrier posts designed to protect people in bike lanes. Neighbors want the veto to be reconsidered.
6 years ago
Philly steps up fight against deed fraud with new tools
The City of Philadelphia has unveiled a new online tool that aims to combat deed theft, a growing problem in a city with thousands of vacant or neglected properties.
6 years ago
16-year-old Strath Haven track star killed on SEPTA tracks ruled a suicide
The teen, Hallie Jackson, was hit by a train going toward Philadelphia on SEPTA’s Media/Elwyn Line near the Swarthmore Station.
6 years ago
Show me the money: Jumpstart Philly announces $3 million in loans for neighborhood developers
The program, along with new backing from Reinvestment Fund, aims to help aspiring developers move forward with projects across the city.
6 years ago
Italian Market BID dead after opponents raise voices
A proposed business improvement district (BID) that divided Italian Market property owners, tenants, and residents won’t advance in 2019.
6 years ago
A measure that would secure lawyers for low-income renters in eviction court advanced in City Hall Tuesday.
6 years ago
16-year-old girl fatally hit by SEPTA train near Swarthmore Station
The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene south of Swarthmore Station on the Center City- bound side of the Media/Elwyn Line. SEPTA has ruled out foul play.
6 years ago
Philadelphians can opt for renewable natural gas come January
The Energy Co-op is expanding its renewable natural gas service area to Philadelphia. The fuel comes from methane captured at landfills.
6 years ago
Philadelphia’s budget team is strategizing for the next recession
Municipal budgets are healthier than they were a decade ago. Still, departments have been asked to prepare proposals for a variety of scenarios.
6 years ago
Closed Sharswood school to be cleaned, reborn as veterans’ housing
Help USA, a nonprofit, is moving forward with a $20 million redevelopment of the former General John Reynolds Public School in North Philadelphia.
6 years ago
Listen to a live conversation between Philly developer Ori Feibush, Paul Farber of Monument Lab, preservationist Faye Anderson and artist Karyn Olivier.
6 years ago
Listen 65:21Brothers indicted in Old City arson stole wages, lawsuit alleges
Years before federal authorities charged Imad and Bahaa Dawara with torching their Old City business, former employees say the pair stole their wages.
6 years ago
ACLU and SEPTA spar over ‘unconstitutional’ ad policy
Federal judges could reconsider a ruling allowing SEPTA to refuse to run ads about housing discrimination.
6 years ago
Food cart owners say City Hall is pushing them out of Philly. Here’s why.
New restrictions from Philadelphia City Council are making business tough for many Philadelphia food carts.
6 years ago
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