PlanPhilly Archive
Billionaire planning contemporary art museum in Fishtown warehouse
A series of Frankford Avenue warehouses are slated to become a permanent home for the West Collection, a 3,100-piece cache of contemporary art.
8 years ago
City wants to rezone St. Laurentius and sidestep legal drama
The City Planning Commission recommended a spot zoning bill that would allow St. Laurentius Church in Fishtown to become apartments without any further public approvals.
8 years ago
High-rise hotel coming to the site of the former Midtown II diner in Center City
The 122 S.11th Street site once occupied by Midtown II Restaurant is set to become a 14-story hotel with ground-level restaurants.
8 years ago
Rebel Ventures pitch youth-powered corner store at Full City Challenge
The feedback participants gave — “Don’t be afraid to project!” “It wasn’t clear to me how you’d spend that $5,000, make sure you specify,” strengthened each project.
8 years ago
Justin DiBerardinis runs for Philadelphia City Council on a good government platform
DiBerardinis’ policy platform calls for both government reform and progressive economic policies, packaged in what he describes as “a New Deal for Philadelphia.”
8 years ago
Fishtown building collapse inspires construction enforcement bill
A building collapse last week in Fishtown and another recent collapse in Germantown has inspired City Council to finance a crackdown on unsafe construction contractors.
8 years ago
Landlords must exterminate bed bugs under City Council bill
Philadelphia landlords who go soft on bedbugs could face stiff penalties under a new bill proposed by City Councilman Mark Squilla.
8 years ago
Philly City Council votes to ban cashless stores
Philadelphia City Council voted Thursday for a bill that would ban most city stores from going cashless.
8 years ago
Buddhist monks cash out with ‘secret’ sale of historic South Philly church
A 150-year-old Queen Village church turned Buddhist temple is on a path toward residential reincarnation.
8 years ago
Strollers pose safety problems for Philly families riding SEPTA
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.
8 years ago
Philadelphia councilwoman delayed major city land deal to help a developer
Philadelphia Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell froze the sale of 4601 Market to help developer and Belmont Charter School Network CEO Michael Karp.
8 years ago
Parkway condo opposed by Rodin Museum, Rail Park wins key city approval
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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