PlanPhilly Archive

The fate of a proposed 1 percent construction tax for Philadelphia remained up in the air Thursday, during the last City Council session before the summer recess.

Though overall ridership has remained relatively flat, bus trips have fallen 33 million, or 17 percent, over the last five years.

Tales of horror and tragedy, of loved ones lost or grievously wounded by automobiles, rolled out in waves before a handful of City Council members.

A new report from the real estate firm Houwzer aims to dissuade politicians from cutting the 10-year property-tax abatement on new construction.

Three Philadelphia libraries now have "play-and-learn space," designed to bust up the old notion that libraries are quiet places.

While there’s anticipation every year for the announcement of pool openings, hotter-than-usual temperatures expected for much of the summer are adding to the frenzy this year.

Ashley Hahn heads to Parkside Edge to see how this project aims to find new ways of connecting neighbors to W. Fairmount Park and strengthening the civic infrastructure.