PlanPhilly Archive

The Philadelphia Energy Authority released a Request for Proposals Monday that could see 750 low- to moderate-income households get solar panels installed on their roofs.

The Eviction Diversion Program started as a temporary initiative to keep rental disputes out of court. Three years on, it’s having a lasting impact few cities have realized.

The popular home repairs program is on a list of spending initiatives a state budget official has said need additional legislation.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s president forecasts inflation decline without more interest rate hikes.

The project is expected to cut the energy used by street lights in half, saving enough electricity annually to power nearly 3,700 homes.

High mortgage rates, overvalued homes, and low inventory continue to hurt renters looking to enter the housing market.

The Inn of the Amazing Mercy will provide short-term and permanent supportive housing to more than 60 residents.

Callers to the heatline tend to seek tips on staying safe, ask about free air conditioners, or report symptoms of heat-related illness, its director said.

Marisa Shuter had agreed to temporarily stop performing evictions after a string of shootings involving her deputies.

“Whether you're in Rehoboth Beach or Cape May… you need to have a plan,” said FEMA Regional Administrator MaryAnn Tierney.

The Diamond Preventative Health Hub will also be home to 10,000 square feet of commercial space.

A civil rights investigation by the EPA over the city’s initial permitting of the facility is still ongoing.

A new analysis by Climate Central estimates the impact of elements of the built environment — like dark roofs and parking lots — on temperatures.

The post appeared in early May, but has recently gained attention thanks to TikTok.

A loan program was meant to train more community doctors, but federal regulators claim that the Philadelphia university used leftover cash to boost its investment portfolio.