
PlanPhilly Archive
Philly is still the 6th largest city nationwide despite losing population
Philadelphia kept its ranking despite losing 50,000 residents during the pandemic, but population growth in San Antonio could outpace it someday.
12 months ago
A Philly concrete plant polluted without a permit. Now it’s paying to help stop dumping
A facility just feet from Frankford Creek lacked the proper stormwater permit. It agreed to pay for an anti-dumping project in a nearby park.
12 months ago
Listen 1:11Cherelle Parker wants to deliver 30,000 units of housing in Philly. Can it happen?
The mayor has broadened the goal to include new construction and renovations.
12 months ago
Listen 4:43Mayor Parker’s budget leaves UC Townhomes agreement in limbo. Housing advocates aren’t happy
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is poised to build 70 units on the former site of the University City Townhomes. It needs funding from the city before that can happen.
12 months ago
Listen 1:12After decades of pressure, Eastwick celebrates major milestone in Clearview Landfill cleanup
The EPA says the landfill cap will protect nearby residents from toxins. The cleanup was sped up with funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
12 months ago
Listen 1:20A ‘significant opportunity’: Philly NAACP backs Sixers’ arena proposal for Center City
Tuesday’s announcement featured cheerleaders, a drill team and the franchise’s mascot.
12 months ago
Lawsuit fails to stop FDR Park renovations
A judge decided her court does not have jurisdiction to hear the suit to stop clearing trees. Petitioners plan to appeal.
12 months ago
Listen 1:16Philly Housing Authority to rehab and rent neglected properties tied to Germantown Settlement
The city repossessed the properties from a group of entities controlled by one of the neighborhood’s most notorious landlords.
12 months ago
Listen 1:19Federal money will help prepare 2 Philly bridges for climate-driven floods
The funding will go toward renovations of the Valley Green Road Bridge in Wissahickon Valley Park and the Bells Mill Bridge near Morris Arboretum.
12 months ago
Unpaid utility bills may close ‘unfit’ senior housing complex in West Philly
Gas service at Brith Sholom House may be shut off this month. It’s just the latest threat to tenants still living at the 12-story complex.
12 months ago
Listen 1:05After years of delays, Adams Solar Farm powers a quarter of Philly’s city buildings
A month after the Adams Solar Farm went online, Philly is seeking more renewable electricity to power the rest of its municipal buildings.
12 months ago
Listen 1:07New analysis finds evidence of racial bias in Philly property assessments
The report found that property assessments in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods were more likely to be inaccurate.
1 year ago
Listen 1:24Looking for a home in the Philly area this spring? Good luck
Prospective homebuyers still face an uphill battle finding a house in the Philly area. High prices and mortgage rates continue to be a burden.
1 year ago
Listen 9:345 ways to make your Philly-area home greener
Worried about your carbon footprint, but not sure where to start? Turns out there’s plenty you can do at home.
1 year ago
Philadelphia man gets prison time for role in illegal eviction attempt
Kareem M. Terry was tried and sentenced more than two years after a series of events that saw police respond twice.
1 year ago
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