PlanPhilly Archive

Beekeeping, painting, tree mapping — a weeklong festival celebrates what’s left of “the meadows.”

A federal judge declared a mistrial in April after a jury was unable to reach a verdict.

Students have camped out for over a week, demanding the school divest from fossil fuels and help save the UC Townhomes. They say they’re facing backlash.

“We want to connect people with the river,” one organizer said.

It’s time for Philadelphia to invest in solutions that will make our city’s public spaces safer, more equitable, and enjoyable for all, writes Ariel Ben-Amos.

Flooding can be a life-altering event. While these tips won’t eliminate your flood risk, they could help you reduce your losses.

Nearly a dozen students slept on a campus green Wednesday night, according to an organizer. Among their demands for UPenn: divest from fossil fuels

The heralded program is currently set to expire at the end of the year. A bill moving through the City Council would change that.

The White House’s broadband affordability plan is a big opportunity for Philly — but getting families signed up demands offline efforts, writes Julia Rivera.

A Friends group says the city broke its promise to issue a new request for proposal by the end of August, putting the redevelopment of the Germantown Y in limbo.

The River Alive! Trail in Tacony Creek Park was shaped and built by community members. The bilingual exhibit aims to teach families about nature.

Commissioners heard plans for a driving range and education center for a third time. One called the development team’s preparation “troubling.”

Amid ongoing concerns over gentrification, one community org wants residents to help shape the future of Kensington properties.

A pump system, designed in the 1970s, lost power during Hurricane Ida. But it didn't have much of a chance to begin with.

The money is part of the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative, and will go to four legal aid groups with a history of helping people claim legal ownership of their homes.