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Politics & Policy

What a blue wave could mean for SEPTA’s board

Three of the five counties served by SEPTA have flipped red to blue, and the board that governs the authority is likely to flip right along with it.

7 years ago

Young students from the Chinatown Learning Center sing during the grand opening of the Crane Chinatown community center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Chinatown welcomes ‘a new building and a new day’ with the Crane

The new community center at the Crane comes after years of fighting for recreational space in Chinatown.

7 years ago

Rendering of the Equal Justice Center near 8th and Vine streets. (Courtesy of Pennrose)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s Equal Justice Center: More delays, less public space

A social impact development project planned for Philadelphia’s Chinatown is moving forward with a new design and timeline.

7 years ago

David Oh at his Election Night watch party in Northeast Philadelphia. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Is David Oh the future of Philadelphia’s Republican Party?

How a narrow Election Day win could portend a changing fate for Philadelphia Republicans.

7 years ago

SEPTA buses are given a few seconds ahead of regular traffic to turn, denoted by a vertical white line, at City Hall in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The 3-second rule: Philly is giving Center City buses a teeny jump start

Skipping people in line is rude, but for SEPTA it may be a way to improve bus service.

7 years ago

Volunteers raking leaves at Cobbs Creek Park during 2018's Love Your Park Fall Service Day. (Courtesy of Steve Belkowitz)
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

More than 100 Philly parks to be cleaned and greened by people who love them

On Saturday, November 9, more than 100 parks in Philadelphia will be cleaned, greened, and celebrated during the annual Love Your Park Fall Service Day.

7 years ago

Incumbent Councilman at-Large David Oh follows the results at Dimensions Sports Bar in Northeast Philadelphia. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Councilmember David Oh says he speaks for Asian Americans. Did that help him win?

Oh claims he’s able to speak to and for the Asian American community in Philadelphia. But does that claim check out? And if so, was it the reason for his election night win?

7 years ago

Kendra Brooks at her victory party in North Philadelphia. (Natalie Piserchio for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Rent control, ending Philly’s 10-year tax abatement: Welcome to City Council 2020

City Council wields significant power over zoning and land use decisions. With new members joining the legislative body, Philly’s development climate is likely to shift.

7 years ago

Sara Gallo stands between her home and the new construction next door on November 5, 2019. Due to the demolition and rebuilding of the twin house adjoining hers, her home now suffers structural issues, settling, and leaking. (Rachel Wisniewski for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Fishtowners band together to fight ‘construction destruction,’ work with L&I

Those living in the neighborhood formed a Facebook group, and work with the city’s Department of Licenses & Inspections to fight irresponsible contractors.

7 years ago

The Ruth Williams House at Broad and Boston Streets in Philadelphia has 88 units for those in need of affordable housing. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

As rents rise, Philly trying new avenues to build and preserve affordable housing

In a booming housing market, City Council is looking to the private market to help with affordable housing.

7 years ago

Food trucks lined up on the street.
PlanPhilly
Community

After pleas from vendors, City Council president rolls back Spring Garden food cart ban

City Council President Darrell Clarke is rolling back the ban he instituted on a block of Spring Garden Street where vendors have operated for decades.

7 years ago

(Courtesy of DRWC)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Wanted: Developers for two of Old City’s last undeveloped pieces of waterfront real estate

Delaware River Waterfront Corp. has opened request for proposals for two prime sites by the river, next to the future Penn’s Landing Park.

7 years ago

A Philadelphia judge purchased this row home at 1514 N. Hollywood Street and the two adjacent vacant lots from the city. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Council passes overhaul for Philly’s troubled public land sale process

New City Council legislation will change the way Philadelphia sells off thousands of publicly owned properties, crack down on land-flipping and cronyism.

7 years ago

Sharrell Littles, of Mt. Airy, walks with her daughters, LaShae (left), 2, and LaShari, 4, while trick-or-treating on Germantown Avenue Halloween night in 2013. (Tracie Van Auken for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

From trick-or-treat to traffic tragedy: Here’s the real horror of Halloween

In 2016, it was the ...

7 years ago

Eastern State Penitentiary
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

History behind the walls: How Philadelphia’s most famous haunted house began

The grounds of Eastern State Penitentiary survived years of abandonment and bids for redevelopment. There’s just as much history as there is terror behind those walls.

7 years ago

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