PlanPhilly Archive

The settlement will bring new affordable housing to the site and provide money to displaced residents.

The company redeveloping the former PES refinery site has promised a “green, sustainable” project, but residents want more specific commitments.

Council authorized hearings on Philadelphia’s emergency management practices for drinking water threats after a March chemical spill triggered a bottled water advisory.

Philly’s air monitors did not detect a rise in unhealthy particulate pollution during Wednesday’s fire, officials say, but the closest monitor is two miles away.

Saturday’s event features a candidate forum, a play written by teens, and workshops on gentrification and jobs.

Philly already disposes of city-owned land for affordable housing projects. But making this campaign plank a scalable solution presents obstacles for Philly’s next mayor.

The established charter school is refurbishing a former PECO building to continue assisting young adults with obtaining high school diplomas and workforce training.

As part of the Philly Spring Cleanup program on Saturday, April 15, the city is getting ready to remove dozens of abandoned bikes.

Over a week after a chemical spill threatened to pollute Philly’s drinking water, the city confirms the chemicals have not been found in the water.

In Philadelphia, many evictions are enforced by a for-profit law firm, known as the landlord-tenant officer. Supporters say it’s cheaper and more efficient.

The city has said it would release a request for proposal sometime this year.

A chemical spill endangered Philly’s biggest drinking water plant. Sea level rise combined with a drought could push salt toward that same facility.

Launched in 2016, The Precisionists, Inc. partners with corporations and other private entities to provide sustainable full-time work.

Rebuilding Together Philadelphia revitalizes more than 100 homes each year, largely with the help of private donations. The upgrades are free to homeowners.

Property assessments dictate how much property owners must pay in property taxes. Bills are due on Friday.