
PlanPhilly Archive
Philly Councilman Allan Domb drops $32,000 on poll as 2019 mayors race approaches
After spending $32,000 for political poll, Philly City Councilman Domb stays mum on whether he’ll challenge Mayor Jim Kenney this year.
7 years ago
Developers, unions fill City Council war chests ahead of 2019 elections
Who runs Philadelphia City Council? If campaign spending is any indication, the answer is labor unions and the real estate industry.
7 years ago
Gretz Brewery redevelopment in Kensington returns to drawing board
The latest plans for the five-story brewery include 220 apartments, five retail storefronts and 42 parking spots.
7 years ago
Society Hill residents lose zoning fight against high-rise, may challenge plan in court
Philadelphia neighbors lose zoning appeal against 31-story apartment tower in Society Hill.
7 years ago
Why your neighborhood school probably doesn’t have a playground
Research shows kids benefit from playgrounds, but 2/3 of Philadelphia public elementary schools don’t have playgrounds. To build them, schools are relying on private funders.
7 years ago
Listen 5:50Provident Mutual building redevelopment to move forward with Blackwell’s support
A developer’s plan to transform the former Provident Mutual Life Insurance Co. building into a sprawling health campus will move forward with Jannie Blackwell's support.
7 years ago
Councilman indicted on union corruption charges introduces contractor review bill
Bobby Henon did not attend Council because of his arraignment but Councilman Bill Greenlee introduced the bills on his behalf.
7 years ago
Johnny Doc charges rattle Pennsport
John Dougherty grew up in Pennsport and still lives there, as do many of the Local 98 union’s members.
7 years ago
Listen 2:10Power abuse: Doc, Henon and the public trust
Wednesday’s indictment of John Dougherty, Philadelphia City Councilman Bobby Henon, and six others, laid out 116 counts of theft, bribery, and embezzlement.
7 years ago
‘Red-striped’: How Johnny Doc played Philly’s building inspectors
It pays to know a guy when you want to build in Philly. Especially if that guy is a sitting council member with the city’s Department of Licenses and Inspection on speed-dial.
7 years ago
Feds: Former ZBA head embezzled from nonprofits
James Moylan, former head of Philadelphia’s Zoning Board of Adjustment, was indicted Tuesday by federal authorities on embezzlement charges.
7 years ago
Fairmount Park Conservancy leader to challenge Blackwell for Philly Council seat
Fairmount Park Conservancy executive director Jamie Gauthier will challenge longtime City Council member Jannie Blackwell for control of West Philadelphia’s 3rd District.
7 years ago
Philly officials to face Council scrutiny on faulty property assessments
Philadelphia’s Office of Property Assessment faces scrutiny from City Council over audits finding inaccurate property value assessments.
7 years ago
UPS is trading trucks for tricycles in some cities. Cargo trikes could also roll in Philly one day
UPS is introducing cargo e-bikes in some U.S. cities. Philadelphia officials say the City of Brotherly Love could benefit from the trikes.
7 years ago
Philadelphia Land Bank reform introduced as fix for troubled sales process
In the wake of property flip fracas, Maria Quiñones-Sanchez introduces a bill to reform the Philadelphia Land Bank.
7 years ago
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