
PlanPhilly Archive
City seizing blighted Germantown complex owned by nightmare landlord
For years, an abandoned townhome development on East Collom Street has sat open to squatters and vermin.
7 years ago
As some neighbors fight Temple’s move into residential North Philly, others just want to know more
The university’s proposed $130M stadium is the biggest — and most contentious — element of the university's growth plan but for Rawls, a smaller project hits closer to home.
7 years ago
Freshwater mussels function as nature’s water treatment plants. Each animal can filter up to 600 gallons of water per month. And when w ...
7 years ago
Listen 4:57ACLU sues SEPTA, claiming ad policy violates First Amendment
SEPTA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
7 years ago
Listen 2:31Should City Council control Philly property values? New bill says yes.
A battle is raging in City Hall over the latest round of property reassessments and now, a faction of Council members have introduced a new weapon in the fight: their votes
7 years ago
SEPTA Key costs balloon as agency fixes smartcard snafus
The 70 % price jump comes along with a three-year delay on the project's finish date
7 years ago
Want to move to a better neighborhood? In Philly, help is on the way.
As of this month, families will be able to be able to use vouchers that can be stretched to cover higher rent in select deemed higher opportunity zones by the PHA.
7 years ago
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