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Nicole Williams smiles, posing for a photo next to the open door of the community fridge.
PlanPhilly
Community

As Philadelphians face shrinking SNAP benefits, a Mount Airy community fridge is helping fill the gap

You can “laugh, enjoy, and shop for free” at Mount Airy’s community fridge and pantry located on Stenton Avenue.

4 years ago

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Several trash bags are in the foreground on the side of a road.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Kenney’s budget proposal is just a ‘Band-Aid’ for illegal dumping, advocates say

The proposal includes a new crew to clean up illegal dumping and more street sweeping. But advocates say this doesn’t get to the root of the problem.

4 years ago

Rowhomes are shown on a sunny day.
PlanPhilly
Community

Homes in Black neighborhoods in Philly are often undervalued by appraisers. Could a new virtual reality program help?

Advocates say home appraisal bias can be traced to the industry’s lack of diversity. They say having an alternative to apprenticeship hours could help.

4 years ago

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Chinatown has been separated by the Vine Street Expressway since the 1980s. Officials are hoping money in the Infrastructure and jobs bill will be slated to cap the expressway
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly wants to ‘stitch’ together Chinatown by capping the Vine Street Expressway

The city has $4 million to plan and design a cap. It will have to apply for additional funding from the federal government to build it.

4 years ago

Philadelphia’s Streets Department demonstrate their mechanical street and sidewalk sweepers
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly street sweeping starts again in April

The street sweeping program currently covers 14 high-litter areas of the city. The mayor’s budget proposal includes an expansion.

4 years ago

Roshan Basil watches as someone demonstrates how to julienne carrots.
PlanPhilly
Community

‘Nutritious and delicious’: Vetri’s teaching kitchen is all about cooking up healthy meals with neighbors

At the teaching kitchen, food is a way to bring people together to connect and learn.

4 years ago

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Rendering of the aerial view of the new park at Penn's Landing. (HargreavesJones)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Construction has started on Penn’s Landing park over I-95 highway trench

The cap will be home to nearly 12 acres of parkland and seamlessly connect Old City to the Delaware River waterfront at Penn’s Landing.

4 years ago

Cars travel
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Urban Planning

A Roosevelt Blvd. subway is not guaranteed, but community input could help

One year ago, the Roosevelt Boulevard subway was a distant dream. Now, a study is underway and enthusiasm is high, writes Jay Arzu.

4 years ago

Apartments and homes in Center City, Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New Philly housing report shows downtown is heading in a ‘very positive’ direction

People are continuing to migrate to greater Center City. There’s also a fresh supply of multi-family units, stable rents, and a healthy pipeline of new housing projects.

4 years ago

Chase Miller (left) and Kim Hartzel hold up kittens at an animal shelter
PlanPhilly
Community

A Bensalem veterinary nonprofit will soon offer affordable pet care in Philly

The Bridge Clinic, based in Bucks County, is set to open a Philadelphia office thanks to a $200,000 grant from PetSmart Charities.

4 years ago

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Late winter in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

After years of work, Philly releases final plan to increase the city’s tree canopy

The city wants to eliminate disparities in tree coverage between neighborhoods.

4 years ago

An ice skater and performer clutches the side of the ice skating rink on a sunny day.
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

This Philly drag show tackles climate change — on ice

Performers hope audiences leave the show feeling “energized and curious” about climate solutions.

4 years ago

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People paint the railing on a porch, with the U.S. flag flying in the background.
PlanPhilly
Community

Habitat for Humanity receives $4 million grant to repair homes in Philly

The grant is the largest foundational award made to Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia. It’ll enable the nonprofit to double the number of homes it fixes each year.

4 years ago

An ice-skater poses in a sepia-toned image
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

This drag show in Philly is about climate change, and warm weather spoiled its opening night

After an opening night spoiled by weirdly warm weather, The Bearded Ladies are ready to inspire collective action against climate change using camp.

4 years ago

Two people stand, posing for a photo, in front of a table where diapers and other products are laid out.
PlanPhilly
Community

‘We’re here to help’: Local diaper bank begins monthly distribution in Kensington

From diapers and wipes to period and adult incontinence products, the Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank is providing families with what they need.

4 years ago

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