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Cars on the road
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Urban Planning

Philly’s Lincoln Drive is the latest city roadway to receive traffic calming measures

The work is part of a pilot program launched by PennDOT to address speeding on state highways.

2 years ago

Rowhomes in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Community

Deadline for tax relief program could be extended for Philly homeowners

Legislation introduced in City Council would give residents more time to sign up for the Longtime Owner Occupants Program.

2 years ago

Bike riders pose for a photo
PlanPhilly
Community

Climate activists bike hundreds of miles through Pennsylvania to demand change

“We're never going to get anything done if we don't work together,” one activist said, at a stop in Philly Wednesday.

2 years ago

gas meters
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Community

PGW ordered to stop adjusting customers’ bills to account for May weather fluctuations

PGW’s weather normalization adjustment has cost customers millions in recent years. Advocates say a new change doesn't go far enough.

2 years ago

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The PDC Machines company demonstrated how to refuel their hydrogen-powered Hyundai Nexo at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on September 22, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Philadelphia Eagles unveil ‘kelly green’ hydrogen fueling station

A new hydrogen fueling station at the Linc uses water and solar power to produce clean hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles.

2 years ago

Erica Brown poses for a photo
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Politics & Policy

‘Organizing works’: Young Philly activists are excited about American Climate Corps

In its first year, the new corps could put 20,000 young people to work in areas such as forestry and clean energy. “We did it,” a Philly activist said.

2 years ago

(From left) Tammy Reeves, founder of Resident Action Committee 2; Chef Z, TCG culinary director; Eli Moraru, TCG co-founder and president; Alex Imbot, TCG co-founder and CEO; and Onicah Maynard, also with Resident Action Committee 2, outside the TCG store in the Cobbs Creek section of Philadelphia on Sept. 19, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Community

Penn grads to launch reimagined corner store for Philly families in need

The Community Grocer is expected to open next year with hopes of expanding the experimental concept in the future.

2 years ago

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Kids play at a pool.
PlanPhilly
Weather

Despite record global heat, Philly had coolest summer since 2014

Philadelphia recorded just one official heat-related death, the lowest count in 6 years.

2 years ago

A close-up of the green dome of the Pa. State Capitol.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

‘More needs to be done’: Pa. lawmakers push to overhaul Philly’s for-profit eviction system

A forthcoming legislative package is designed to make lockouts safer and more predictable for tenants.

2 years ago

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Condos for sale in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Community

Delaware Valley realtors say even baby boomers aren’t selling their homes like before

The typical home sale cycle is completely disrupted and there’s a clog in the market dynamics, Delaware Valley realtors say.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia's skyline is visible above the Eastwick tree line.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A 1,400-foot levee could be built in Eastwick. Here’s what you need to know

In a long-awaited study, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recommended the levee to reduce flooding in the low-lying Philly neighborhood.

2 years ago

A view of the Roundhouse building.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The Roundhouse moves closer to historic preservation with committee vote

The curvy building is considered both an architectural marvel and a symbol of police brutality.

2 years ago

Chinatown has been separated by the Vine Street Expressway since the 1980s. Officials are hoping money in the Infrastructure and jobs bill will be slated to cap the expressway
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Concept phase nearly complete for Philly’s plan to cap section of I-676

The city just released three possible designs for the massive project in Chinatown.

2 years ago

Listen 1:22
People fishing
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Community

‘It’s a bonding thing’: Free festival aims to get Philadelphians into fishing

The annual Philly Fun Fishing Fest is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 9 along the Schuylkill River.

2 years ago

Listen 0:56
a dog running in a park
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s FDR Park gets federal grant for stream and wetland restoration

$1.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help fund work in the natural areas of FDR Park, part of a $250 million park renovation.

2 years ago

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