
PlanPhilly Archive
Whether you can hear the sound or not, ‘Mosquito’ sonic devices shouldn’t be in our parks
I was upset to learn that Markward Playground has planted “Mosquitos” — the sonic device that targets young people my age, those 25 and under.
6 years ago
A thousand new homes are planned next to Graffiti Pier
The sprawling 1,100-unit project would include multifamily rental buildings at the western end of the site, followed by diverse array of single-family town homes
6 years ago
A soaring tower designed for seniors to rise in Center City
A soaring tower designed with aging baby boomers in mind is coming to a prime Center City intersection.
6 years ago
Why Philadelphia punted on tax abatement reform … again
Despite resounding calls for changing the tax subsidy, none of the six pending proposals for reform have moved forward.
6 years ago
How Philly’s economy will treat refinery, hospital workers facing layoffs
Workers facing layoffs at Hahnemann and Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery will walk into radically different job markets.
6 years ago
New study finds elevated risk of pollution exposure in some of Philly’s hottest neighborhoods
Some of Philadelphia’s most desirable neighborhoods come with a risk of increased exposure to auto-related air pollution.
6 years ago
The East Coast’s largest refinery is closing; many say a greener future is possible for the site
WHYY’s PlanPhilly spoke with seven Philadelphians, including politicos, neighbors and activists, about their vision for the site’s future. Here’s what they told us.
6 years ago
Philadelphia’s controversial new affordable housing policy might actually be working
The compromise that helped end City Council’s two-year-long fight over how to finance affordable housing is beginning to bear fruit.
6 years ago
Two men critically injured in West Philly balcony collapse
It wasn’t immediately known why the men were on the landing or why the fire escape collapsed.
6 years ago
Report: Congestion costs Philly $152 million a year
SEPTA makes “the economic case” for fighting congestion with increased parking enforcement and other measures.
6 years ago
City to convene safety working group after massive South Philly refinery fire
Mayor Jim Kenney has convened a working group to examine safety and air quality protocols at the South Philadelphia refinery rocked by a massive explosion on Friday.
6 years ago
North Philly teen inspires six-story mural by artist who painted Michelle Obama’s portrait
Najee Spencer-Young cried when she heard that Amy Sherald had painted her portrait on the side of Center City building.
6 years ago
Philly Council President wants to increase transparency of city land sales
A new bill aims to increase the transparency and efficiency of Philadelphia’s politicized process for selling vacant city land.
6 years ago
Philly natives enter the e-scooter wars with $100k homegrown startup, Verve S
Two Philly natives have invested $100,000 in dockless e-scooters. Now they just need their hometown and state to legalize them.
6 years ago
Listen 2:05Philadelphians deserve a voice in debate over future of local refineries
Residents in Eastwick live next to the single largest generator of particulate emission air pollution in Philadelphia.
6 years ago
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