PlanPhilly Archive

When a mother fell down the stairs and died in the New York subway last month, parents in Philadelphia reacted with a combination of horror and recognition.

Philadelphia Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell froze the sale of 4601 Market to help developer and Belmont Charter School Network CEO Michael Karp.

A condo building that opponents say could disrupt plans to extend the Rail Park and endanger Rodin Museum holdings has won the final city approval needed to break ground.

After spending $32,000 for political poll, Philly City Councilman Domb stays mum on whether he’ll challenge Mayor Jim Kenney this year.

Who runs Philadelphia City Council? If campaign spending is any indication, the answer is labor unions and the real estate industry.

The latest plans for the five-story brewery include 220 apartments, five retail storefronts and 42 parking spots.

Philadelphia neighbors lose zoning appeal against 31-story apartment tower in Society Hill.

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.