PlanPhilly Archive

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.

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.

Bobby Henon did not attend Council because of his arraignment but Councilman Bill Greenlee introduced the bills on his behalf.

John Dougherty grew up in Pennsport and still lives there, as do many of the Local 98 union’s members.

Wednesday’s indictment of John Dougherty, Philadelphia City Councilman Bobby Henon, and six others, laid out 116 counts of theft, bribery, and embezzlement.

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.

James Moylan, former head of Philadelphia’s Zoning Board of Adjustment, was indicted Tuesday by federal authorities on embezzlement charges.

Fairmount Park Conservancy executive director Jamie Gauthier will challenge longtime City Council member Jannie Blackwell for control of West Philadelphia’s 3rd District.

Philadelphia’s Office of Property Assessment faces scrutiny from City Council over audits finding inaccurate property value assessments.

UPS is introducing cargo e-bikes in some U.S. cities. Philadelphia officials say the City of Brotherly Love could benefit from the trikes.

In the wake of property flip fracas, Maria Quiñones-Sanchez introduces a bill to reform the Philadelphia Land Bank.

As developers descend on the Delaware River waterfront with plans for luxurious new high-rises, a bill is getting considered intended to protect public access to the river.

A New York developer with a history of transforming former industrial properties made the winning offer on the massive former Budd Company site in North Philadelphia.

A controversial bill to require licensed technicians to regularly inspect fire-prevention devices in Philadelphia high-rises passed unanimously in City Council on Thursday.

Councilwoman Helen Gym wants to shrink the 10-year tax-abatement and steer more money to the Philadelphia School District.