
PlanPhilly Archive
‘A reckless dismantling’: EPA employees and supporters march in Philly to protest cuts
EPA staffers and retirees worry rollbacks and cuts planned by Trump administration officials could undermine work to protect human health.
3 months ago
Listen 1:25‘No more important issue’: Mayor Parker outlines ambitious housing plan amid ongoing crisis
Monday’s address provided the first substantive details of the administration’s Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative.
3 months ago
Trump executive order may wipe out community financing in Philly and beyond
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund was created to fill in the credit gap for low income entrepreneurs but without federal support the system could collapse.
3 months ago
Listen 0:54Immigration is driving Philadelphia’s population gains, Census data shows
Philadelphia added thousands of residents between 2023 and 2024, a notable change after losing population for several years in a row, U.S. Census data shows.
3 months ago
Listen 0:50After long hiatus, Philadelphia Land Bank will begin bidding on vacant properties
The public agency’s board of directors approved an agreement with the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office on Saturday.
3 months ago
Opponents argue the changes would overwhelm the city’s zoning board while supporters hope it would curb nuisance businesses in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
3 months ago
Listen 1:03West Oak Lane tenants say their landlord illegally collected rent for months. Now they’re suing
The class-action complaint calls on Odin Properties to make Bentley Manor safe and repay tenants who unlawfully paid rent.
3 months ago
Listen 1:13PGW could explore clean energy with geothermal pilot project at Philly’s McCloskey Elementary School
The gas company is hiring a contractor to study the feasibility of a geothermal system to heat and cool a public school and a rec center.
3 months ago
Listen 1:11Philly rental inspections are complaint-driven. Housing advocates want to change that
Unlike other big cities, rental properties are not inspected proactively. Amid an affordable housing crisis, advocates say that’s putting low-income tenants at risk.
3 months ago
Listen 1:12Philly Mayor Parker’s budget proposes city wage and business tax cuts
Mayor Cherelle Parker said it’s about balancing the city’s books during a time of financial uncertainty while offering some relief to businesses.
3 months ago
Listen 0:57What’s in Philly Mayor Parker’s second budget proposal for cleaning and greening
The plan includes expanding twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philly, fixing heating and air conditioning in libraries and adding planters to commercial corridors.
3 months ago
Listen 1:01‘They need it now’: Parker proposes ‘historic’ investment to expand Philly’s housing supply
The mayor’s latest budget proposal calls on the city to borrow $800 million to create and preserve more affordable and market-rate units across the city.
3 months ago
Listen 0:57At a packed town hall, City Councilmember Jeffery Young proposed replacing the library with a mixed-use building. It didn’t go well.
3 months ago
Listen 1:24How much will Philly’s federal footprint shrink under Trump? Here’s what we know
The economic impact of a smaller federal government in the region has meant fewer workers, canceled office leases, buildings for sale and some contracts terminated.
3 months ago
Listen 1:01Spring Garden bike lanes still on track to connect Delaware to Schuylkill River trails, for now
The 2.1-mile protected bike lane project, which includes upgrading several high-injury network intersections, is expected to be completed by 2029.
3 months ago
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