PlanPhilly Archive

Here’s what to do if you’re caught in a flash flood, how you can protect yourself from increased flood risk and how climate change factors in.

Advocates say the bill preserves an important tool for protecting garden land from development.

The Fair Practices Ordinance prohibits landlords from rejecting potential tenants based on how they would pay rent.

NOAA is predicting up to seven major Atlantic hurricanes this year. Officials say now is the time to prepare.

Demonstrators protested a relatively flat budget proposal for Parks & Rec, saying more money for rec centers would help fight gun violence.

The heralded program is scheduled to expire at the end of June if the measure doesn’t become law.

The measure looks to close a loophole that has frustrated housing advocates for years.

The site is one of close to 200 nationwide receiving cleanup funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Philadelphia kept its ranking despite losing 50,000 residents during the pandemic, but population growth in San Antonio could outpace it someday.

A facility just feet from Frankford Creek lacked the proper stormwater permit. It agreed to pay for an anti-dumping project in a nearby park.

The mayor has broadened the goal to include new construction and renovations.

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is poised to build 70 units on the former site of the University City Townhomes. It needs funding from the city before that can happen.

The EPA says the landfill cap will protect nearby residents from toxins. The cleanup was sped up with funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Tuesday’s announcement featured cheerleaders, a drill team and the franchise’s mascot.

A judge decided her court does not have jurisdiction to hear the suit to stop clearing trees. Petitioners plan to appeal.