PlanPhilly Archive
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.
2 years ago
Listen 1:05Philly 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.
2 years ago
Listen 1:17Housing 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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
Listen 0:55More than one in seven outdoor workers faced heat-related symptoms on the job last year, according to a survey by a research nonprofit.
2 years ago
Listen 1:07The agreement, which would keep the Sixers in Philly until at least 2061, was announced Wednesday during a hastily called news conference.
2 years ago
Listen 1:23New 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.
2 years ago
Listen 0:53Revamped 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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
Listen 6:14Philly restarts curbside trash pickup of bulky items, by appointment
Items eligible for pickup include refrigerators, large furniture, hot water heaters and even tires.
2 years ago
Listen 1:10SEPTA 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.
2 years ago
Listen 1:04Philly Tree Plan implementation gets underway with USDA grant
The city, school district and a group of nonprofits are officially joining forces to plant and protect more trees.
2 years ago
Listen 1:10Mayor Parker says agreement reached over 76ers arena in Center City
Mayor Cherelle Parker said she will present a legislative package to City Council for approval on a new 76ers arena to be developed in Center City.
2 years ago
Listen 5:58Sixers’ $1.5B arena plan stokes ‘rendering wars’ across New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania
State officials are offering up a buffet of graphic renderings to woo the Philadelphia 76ers in the team’s plan for a new arena.
2 years ago
Listen 1:12Low-income Philadelphians continue to face high energy costs, analysis finds
A national nonprofit found Black and Hispanic households spend more of their income on energy than households overall.
2 years ago
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