PlanPhilly Archive
‘The most wonderful human being’: Revered Philly architect leaves behind lasting legacy
During Emanuel Kelly's long career, his firm Kelly Maiello worked on some of the city’s most prominent public buildings.
2 years ago
Landlord’s brother charged in connection to illegal eviction attempt in West Philly
The charges stem from an extraordinary ordeal marked by violent threats, visits from police and frayed nerves.
2 years ago
Listen 1:00Survey shows majority of Wash West residents oppose Sixers arena
The poll from the Washington Square West Civic Association means residents from two nearby neighborhoods are against the $1.55 billion project.
2 years ago
Listen 1:06Zoning approved for new North Philly police station
The ZBA unanimously approved the city’s proposal despite opposition from some residents.
2 years ago
Listen 1:02After Kenney pocket veto, future of single-use bag fee in Philly uncertain
A 15-cent bag fee passed City Council, then died on Mayor Kenney’s desk. Proponents aren’t giving up, but the new mayor’s stance isn’t clear.
2 years ago
Listen 0:58The city of Philadelphia’s vehicle fleet is getting cleaner, but it has a long way to go
In 2023, the city reached a benchmark of nearly 250 electric vehicles. That’s out of a fleet of over 5,000 vehicles.
2 years ago
‘This is definitely a crisis’: Will adding more speed cameras make Philly’s streets safer?
State lawmakers passed a bill last month that expands on a pilot program considered a big success. Opponents say drivers will be wrongly penalized.
2 years ago
Listen 4:38How Philly’s 4 new City Council members plan to address trash, transit, and trees
“We're in an emergency place,” one incoming council member said. “We've got to take emergency, immediate actions.”
2 years ago
Listen 1:17‘Hefty savings’: Philadelphia plans energy efficiency upgrades for city buildings
City Hall, the criminal justice center, and several homeless shelters could get HVAC upgrades, LED lighting, or solar panels.
2 years ago
Historically warm temps and record low snowfall: How Philly’s weather stacked up in 2023
Scientists say human-caused climate change and El Niño contributed to a record warm year globally.
2 years ago
Rubber hits the road for Sixers’ arena proposal with marathon design review
The team announced its plans more than a year ago, but the official part of the process is just getting started.
2 years ago
Listen 1:14Adaptive reuse project breathes new life into historic Philly department store
The development sits on Germantown Avenue in the neighborhood’s central business district.
2 years ago
Listen 1:15Philadelphia poised to add automatic speed cameras to additional roadways
A bill moving through Harrisburg would expand the program to nearly a dozen more locations.
2 years ago
Listen 1:01Nearly a decade after closing, beloved Philly diner will be reborn with new development
The former owner of the Oak Lane Diner has plans to bring the business back after a fire closed it in 2015.
2 years ago
Struggling to pay your heating bill in Pa.? This program could help
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides cash grants to help cover heating bills that don’t need to be repaid.
2 years ago
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