
PlanPhilly Archive
The 76ers’ proposed arena could give Market East the lifeline it needs
The 76ers' proposed arena isn’t happening tomorrow — we have time to vet, analyze, and give careful consideration, argues former Philly Mayor Michael A. Nutter.
3 years ago
Philly Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, co-defendants found not guilty on bribery charges
A federal jury has found Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson not guilty of accepting bribes in exchange for political favors.
3 years ago
Heading to a Phillies game? You might want to take transit
I-95 south will be bad. Trains and buses may be crowded, but SEPTA is nearly doubling subway service to the stadium and offering free rides home.
3 years ago
The Frankford El celebrates its centennial: 100 years of connecting neighborhoods to Center City
Residents have simultaneously appreciated and disdained the Frankford El since it debuted in Philadelphia 100 years ago.
3 years ago
Listen 5:14Study finds Philly’s bikeshare program got more people riding
A Drexel University study finds that Philly’s bike share is seeing a growth in first-time members.
3 years ago
Philly sanitation crews prep for mountains of trash from celebrating Phillies fans
When the Eagles won the Super Bowl, city crews picked up 92 tons of celebratory trash. “If we see that the game is going in our direction… we'll be ready.”
3 years ago
This spooky season, Philadelphians are going all out with decorations
From pumpkins and ghosts to witches and ghouls, these are the best-decorated homes in Philly this Halloween season.
3 years ago
Listen 2:107 arrested at ‘people’s decommissioning’ of oil tank farm in Southwest Philly
Residents want the tank farm associated with the former PES refinery permanently shut down, but the new owner has left the door open to restarting it.
3 years ago
Western end of Washington Ave. to get traffic calming measures
The road west of Broad Street will get speed bumps and “hardened centerlines,” even though it’s being left out of the road narrowing plan.
3 years ago
East Falls Post Office reopening delayed, more than a year after Ida flooding
USPS estimated the post office would reopen at the end of September, but nearly a month later, it’s still closed. Residents are frustrated.
3 years ago
Penn students end protest encampment after 39 days
Over a dozen protesters were arrested after they disrupted Penn’s homecoming game. They still want the school to drop any investments in fossil fuels.
3 years ago
How to get a free, climate-resilient tree for your Philly yard
“Being able to green your community … is an act of self-determination and community care,” said an organizer of the tree giveaway program.
3 years ago
‘Now is a great time to look up’: How to enjoy Philly’s fall foliage, from a tree nerd
As temperatures cool, Philly “tree nerd” Bryan Thompson-Nowak shares tips on how to enjoy the colorful foliage of the season.
3 years ago
Listen 2:01What to know about Philly’s ADA settlement over curb cuts
The ADA settlement covers ramps that connect sidewalks to streets, but not sidewalks themselves. “It takes time,” one disability rights advocate said.
3 years ago
Listen 4:49Philly housing initiative seeks to mint 5,000 homeowners of color
The “5 by 25” initiative is backed by a $7.5 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.
3 years ago
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