PlanPhilly Archive

The iconic Police Administration Building will soon be vacant. Its future will be informed by a public engagement process expected to stir painful memories of its past.

“Air conditioning … is no longer a luxury in an era of climate-driven, change-driven temperature increases,” says one expert about the urgent need.

Behemoth developments in residential communities destroy the fabric that has held people together over generations.

The long-standing problem is rooted in racial discrimination. Homes in primarily Black neighborhoods are undervalued by an average of nearly $26,000.

A traveling herd of caprine entertainers is putting on play performances, parades and bringing education and joy to residents of all ages.

The new North Philly supermarket is part of a sweeping neighborhood revitalization plan dreamed up by the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

The homestead exemption increases to $80,000, but not everyone will benefit the same. Over 130,000 property owners are still slated to pay more in property taxes.

City officials expect the additional money to be used up quickly, and help roughly 2,600 households.

A Philly teen suggests taking away her freedom under the new curfew law is not going to be the path to a safer city.

City officials say opening the pool is a “major” priority, but that supply chain issues and labor shortages have delayed needed repairs.

Philly has opened 50 public pools across the city this summer, with another 20 still closed. But neighbors are loving any splash they can get.

The proposal to erect the arena on a full city block adjacent to Chinatown draws swift condemnation, excitement, skepticism — and plenty of buzz.

Not every big idea needs a big budget or a long timeline. If SEPTA wants to deliver results for riders fast, here's some low-hanging fruit.

CARES Act funds kept more people off the street, but also led to some renters struggling through lapses in housing inspections.

The Philadelphia Water Department tests for about 100 contaminants, and says none exceeded state or federal standards.