PlanPhilly Archive

Both Vidas and Johnson also explicitly campaigned on the issue of housing costs, councilmanic prerogative, and other land use issues.

Political newcomer Jamie Gauthier opened a new chapter for West Philadelphia on Tuesday with a commanding primary win over longtime Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell.

PennDOT will close off several lanes of the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) and a busy on-ramp in Center City on May 20.

New research from the University of Pennsylvania shows that denser cities and towns can save lives.

Philadelphia voters in Tuesday’s primary election will help determine the future of City Council — and of policies to deal with the city’s affordable housing crisis.

Fewer than one in three Philadelphians voted in the last mayoral primary, and that was for an open seat.

Philadelphia homeownership is on the decline. For the first time in 2017, more homes were occupied by renters than homeowners. 

No matter who wins on Election Day, councilmanic prerogative is likely not going away. Here’s why.

More than 95 miles of city streets are expected to be paved by the end of 2019. Find out if your commute is due to get smoother.

City Council President Darrell Clarke wants a redo of the sweeping code that governs construction and development in Philadelphia.

The new development will put 10 towers including nearly 2,000 units of housing and a hotel on the South Philly waterfront.

Hayman shared ambitions that suggest a renewed focus on customer service for a nationally renowned department that has struggled to gain trust locally.

Rebuild initiative gives Philadelphia opening to do business with more minority- and women-owned firms. That’s been a city goal for decades.

On the 34th anniversary of the MOVE bombing, 16 of the homes that were destroyed are newly rebuilt and residents have begun to move in.

Drivers with ride-hailing service may have an ally in state Sen. Anthony Williams, who is planning a hearing before a Senate policy committee in Philadelphia on May 28.