PlanPhilly Archive
How wildfire smoke affects your health, and how to protect yourself
To protect yourself and your family, avoid going outside if possible and close windows and doors.
3 years ago
Listen 1:09Philly nonprofit to help small businesses buy property
The Enterprise Center has a new revolving loan pool earmarked for minority owned small businesses making a major capital investment.
3 years ago
Listen 1:28Pennsylvania and New Jersey are under fire risk warning Tuesday
Be careful when discarding cigarette butts, keep vehicles off of dry grass, and consider skipping the campfire.
3 years ago
Listen 0:58Some Pa. residents can get free air conditioners this summer
It’s Pennsylvania’s second pilot to provide new A/C units and repairs to people who already received LIHEAP or weatherization assistance in the past year.
3 years ago
Listen 1:07City Council grills officials on response to chemical spill that threatened Philly’s drinking water
In a City Council hearing, officials admitted there’s work to be done to prepare Philly’s drinking water system for future threats.
3 years ago
Bank set to settle lending discrimination lawsuit alleging ‘redlining’ in Philly area
The agreement is part of a broader initiative to root out the discriminatory practice.
3 years ago
Philly ‘water bar’ back at City Hall to let you taste the tap water
The water bar is an ongoing effort by the Philadelphia Water Department to build trust in the city’s tap water, which officials say meets state and federal standards.
3 years ago
Project HOME to launch ‘groundbreaking’ collaborative to address Philly’s opioid epidemic
The nonprofit is teaming up with three hospital systems to provide people a direct path from the emergency room to supportive housing.
3 years ago
Listen 1:22Philly is among only 4 metro areas where buying a home is cheaper than renting
New research from Redfin compared the estimated median monthly mortgage payments to estimated median monthly rent payments.
3 years ago
Listen 1:1190 spraygrounds open this weekend to keep Philadelphians cool
Outdoor water features known as spraygrounds are considered one way to help residents of all ages stay cool during increasingly hot summers.
3 years ago
Turning point: Philly developer wants to forge a legacy that transcends his past
Dawud Bey spent more than a decade in prison for drug trafficking. Now he’s building on city land and renovating properties with multimillion-dollar loans.
3 years ago
Listen 8:32Water shutoffs resume in Philly May 31, but new categories of residents are exempt
Households with children, seniors, or people with disabilities are protected from non-payment based shutoffs when they resume May 31.
3 years ago
Philadelphia changed how it regulates toxic air pollution. Here are 3 things to know
The city limits toxic air pollutants like lead and formaldehyde. A policy revision expands the list, but critics say it doesn't go far enough.
3 years ago
Listen 1:03New online portal provides ‘one-stop shop’ for helping Philly landlords with property issues
The Landlord Gateway Program is part of a broader effort to provide landlords with the information they need to manage their properties.
3 years ago
Listen 1:12Historical commission approves plan for new police station, rec center in North Philly
The $32.5 million development would occupy a series of vacant lots in Strawberry Mansion.
3 years ago
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