PlanPhilly Archive
Realtors see yet another spike in home prices across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
In the past five years, the median sale price for a home in Pa. nearly doubled, data from the state realtors association shows.
3 years ago
Deputy landlord-tenant officer fires weapon while serving an eviction in Philadelphia
The incident comes roughly three months after a woman was shot during an attempted lockout in another neighborhood.
3 years ago
Traffic analysis shows I-95 collapse never created ‘carmageddon’ for drivers
An analysis by INRIX shows congestion was localized and has largely dissipated.
3 years ago
This company turns food scraps into compost for Philly community gardens at an old city building
“Food waste from our rec centers becomes high-quality compost, adding valuable nutrients back into city soils,” one official said.
3 years ago
Pa. housing advocates say foreclosure prevention program is a ‘nightmare’
The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund launched last year to help homeowners clear mortgage debt. But people are waiting months for assistance.
3 years ago
Listen 1:18Are you working on environmental justice solutions in Philly? This new grant could help
Projects addressing heat, flooding, air pollution, litter, food insecurity, or other issues could be eligible.
3 years ago
Elkins Park medical marijuana dispensary workers vote to unionize
The medical marijuana industry across Pa. generates $7.3 billion in retail sales. Workers say they want more than $17 an hour, and have voted to unionize.
3 years ago
During a two-hour hearing, tenants and attorneys described a system that’s violent and traumatic.
3 years ago
‘We don’t have to be in jeopardy’: Philly gardeners cheer city deal to buy back liens
Community gardens on tax-delinquent land with privately held liens are considered particularly at risk for development.
3 years ago
Spot dangerous debris while driving? Here’s what to do
A woman was killed in Philly last week after an object on the highway pierced her windshield.
3 years ago
Marijuana dispensaries push back against Philly’s recreational zoning ban
Medical marijuana dispensary operators say zoning that prohibits recreational sales in some Philly neighborhoods would curb economic growth.
3 years ago
Listen 1:09‘No worse than we expected’: Veteran traffic reporter weighs impact of I-95 collapse
The incident continues to snarl nearby roadways. But a solution is on its way.
3 years ago
New plaza caps a 10-year effort to reignite a struggling corner of downtown Philly
Jefferson Plaza is part of the block-long East Market development near City Hall.
3 years ago
To buy, or not to buy? Philly’s weak housing market is serving up a mix of emotions
With high mortgage rates and overvalued home prices, some tenants and homeowners are staying put — while others are taking the plunge.
3 years ago
Listen 4:00New PPA unit contributed to big uptick in tickets for blocking Philly bike lanes
The agency launched the dedicated unit last month as part of a broader focus on public safety violations.
3 years ago
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