PlanPhilly Archive - WHYY

Why Philly’s sustainability czar published a magazine about neighborhood life instead of another boring report on climate change

8 years ago

With South Philadelphia refinery in bankruptcy proceedings, neighbors see an opportunity for cleaner air

The refinery is Philadelphia’s single largest generator of particulate emission air pollution, according to city data.

8 years ago

The Navy Yard unveils new addition to Philly’s first energy “microgrid”

8 years ago

City launches new program to help renters facing eviction

8 years ago

Construction continues on apartments planned atop oldest African American graveyard in West Philadelphia

8 years ago

Residents from across Northwest Philly come out to talk about the future of their neighborhoods

8 years ago

Workers assessing damage from a Conrail train's collision with a PATCO power pole.

PATCO commuters should expect transit headaches this week as repairs from pole run-in continue

A Conrail freight train running on tracks parallel to PATCO’s in Camden hit a steel power pole this morning.

8 years ago

Showtime is approaching at North Broad’s old opera house

8 years ago

On Market East, an unusual fight in old battle pitting preservation against progress

8 years ago

SEPTA approves route for KOP to Center City rail line

8 years ago

Philly’s 43,000 vacant lots face a fresh political battle

8 years ago

Trump tariff won’t hit Philly’s growing solar industry, experts say

8 years ago

The $50,000 fight to get speed cameras on Roosevelt Boulevard

8 years ago

Philadelphia renters just scored a courtroom win

8 years ago

A new approach to preserving black Philadelphia

8 years ago

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