PlanPhilly Archive
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
From trick-or-treat to traffic tragedy: Here’s the real horror of Halloween
In 2016, it was the ...
7 years ago
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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