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The former site of the PES Refinery
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Urban Planning

The PES refinery redeveloper signed a ‘community benefits commitment’ with 16 groups. Here’s what’s inside

The company has agreed to create a nonprofit to distribute at least $100,000 a year for community initiatives.

1 year ago

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Construction equipment at the site of the former PES Refinery
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia City Council approves extension of tax breaks for former PES refinery site

The Keystone Opportunity Zone extension, which still needs to be approved by the Board of Education, would stretch through 2043.

1 year ago

Houses in West Philadelphia's Wynnefield neighborhood
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Urban Planning

Council on track to pass bill barring Philly landlords from ‘price-fixing’ rents

The measure gives the city the ability to sue violators on behalf of tenants.

1 year ago

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PATCO's Franklin Square Station
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Urban Planning

Work to reopen PATCO’s Franklin Square Station is reaching the end of the line

The project started in 2020 and is expected to wrap up early next year.

1 year ago

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Rev. Robin Hynicka
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly faith leaders criticize arena agreement with Sixers

Members of POWER Interfaith raised a number of concerns with the deal that would keep the Sixers in the city until 2061.

1 year ago

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far shot of a headboard on curb
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly will now pick up your old fridge at the curb. But you may have to wait

City sanitation crews have already collected tons worth of household items too big to put in the regular trash.

1 year ago

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Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Housing programs in Philly are rooted in regional incomes. Should that change?

For decades, AMI has shaped affordable housing programs in the city. Some advocates think the measure misses the mark and should be localized.

1 year ago

Houses in West Philadelphia's Wynnefield neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

New bill would give Philly the green light to sue landlords for price-fixing rental rates

The antitrust measure is designed to help tenants with low-incomes to stay housed.

1 year ago

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Workers with the Philadelphia Water Department and Philadelphia Gas Works evaluate damage and cap utility lines
PlanPhilly
Science

Summers are getting hotter in the Philly region. A nationwide survey shows outdoor workers already feel the heat

More than one in seven outdoor workers faced heat-related symptoms on the job last year, according to a survey by a research nonprofit.

1 year ago

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Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks behind a podium
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Urban Planning

Mayor Parker outlines Sixers community benefits agreement, legislative process for $1.55B arena proposal

The agreement, which would keep the Sixers in Philly until at least 2061, was announced Wednesday during a hastily called news conference.

1 year ago

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A person wearing a gas mask works on a home
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Community

New Philly program offers aspiring carpenters on-the-job training

The one-year fellowship is operated by the Philadelphia Energy Authority with funding from the state.

1 year ago

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Pier 40 building
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Revamped Pier 40 reopens along the Delaware River in Philly

The building, which dates back to 1914 and was used to store and ship goods, will now be home to a CubeSmart self-storage facility.

1 year ago

Lilah Saber sits
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Harris and Trump want to build more housing. What would that mean for Pa.?

The state has nearly 100,000 fewer housing units than it needs. Experts say federal policy could help close the gap.

1 year ago

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Streets Department workers pick up residents' trash
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly restarts curbside trash pickup of bulky items, by appointment

Items eligible for pickup include refrigerators, large furniture, hot water heaters and even tires.

1 year ago

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Employees with SEPTA on a new fuel cell bus
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA to try out hydrogen fuel cell buses as early as this fall

The 10-bus pilot is part of the agency's efforts to transition to a climate-friendly fleet. But it has attracted criticism from some environmentalists.

1 year ago

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