PlanPhilly Archive

The president appears ready to move ahead with steep import taxes after a monthlong pause.

The commission is recommending sweeping changes that would reduce taxes on employees and significantly cut business taxes.

For the last five years, the shallow rent program has helped keep vulnerable residents housed amid an affordable housing crisis.

Less than a year ago, Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr. proposed eliminating a bicycle lane in Center City, but now he’s advocating to build more.

The burial ground helps tell the story of Manayunk and Roxborough before and after they became part of the city.

The initiative will be informed by industry experts, with the Philadelphia Housing Authority playing a large role.

Induction stoves are healthier and more efficient than gas, but they can be pricey. This tool offers an affordable way to try them out.

An analysis by Drexel researchers found the highest-risk cities had higher rates of poverty, a higher percent of Black residents and more old homes.

The 110-unit building has been operating as a hotel since 2022. The new owners want to turn it back into an apartment complex.

The latest plan from the diner’s owners is to turn the property into a 110-key hotel operated by Hyatt Studios, a new, extended-stay extension of the Hyatt brand.

Researchers surveyed hundreds of public transportation riders about their experiences to help shape future transit infrastructure decisions.

The city is still more affordable than other big cities. But it’s become increasingly more expensive for the average resident.

There’s already a bill of rights for domestic workers on the books in Philadelphia, but organizers say it’s difficult to enforce it without an anti-retaliation measure.

The governor’s energy proposals aim to encourage development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.

The Philadelphia 76ers are no longer building an arena in Center City. But reviving the area is still on the table.