PlanPhilly Archive

Roughly 20 sites across the city are open during the day, during the night or 24/7. City officials say everyone is welcome.

An outdoor clothing business and shoe retailer with Pennsylvania roots are closing their doors in a Center City neighborhood.

Since 2020, Philly has consistently had one of its top 10 warmest years on record.

A state law governing utility termination expires Dec. 31. But the winter shutoff moratorium stays in effect.

The utility got a federal grant to speed up several projects to improve reliability of its grid during extreme weather.

The controversial development is now on track to open in Center City in 2031.

Online purchases are delivered with lots of packaging. Here’s what to do with bubble wrap, plastic mailers, packing peanuts and more.

SEPTA selected Ken Weinstein’s bid to renovate the stations as the authority faces a massive operating deficit.

Aviation is one of Philly’s largest sources of carbon emissions, but other forms of transport aren’t necessarily a better option.

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is breathing new life into an old PECO building.

The full City Council body is expected to take a second and final vote on the bills on Dec. 19.

Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr. wants to crack down on property owners who are breaking zoning laws to make a buck. He’s willing to change the zoning code citywide to do it.

The Sixers have not yet agreed to proposed amendments to a legislative package containing the approvals the team needs to build the $1.3 billion arena.

The explosion on Jackson Street in 2021 injured three people and caused several homes to be evacuated.

City Council is expected to take a preliminary vote on the arena next week. The team says it needs the body to approve development before the end of the year.