PlanPhilly Archive

A rushing river is a familiar sound. But underwater, there’s a whole other sonic world — where insects drum, fish click, and bubbles burst.

The United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has organized the clinics through September, with no appointments necessary.

In a nationwide assessment of dollars spent on maintaining and creating parks and open spaces, Philly’s ranking saw a big drop.

In a bitter fight over the width of a road in South Philly, a City Council member deals a blow to the plan favored by bicycle and pedestrian safety advocates.

Whether you’re experienced, or want to learn how to sew and quilt, the owner’s passion for fabric has her planning opportunities for adults and children.

Proposals include a landfill ban on aluminum cans and more food waste composting programs.

Introduced by Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, the seven-point plan is backed by a veto-proof supermajority.

Brooklyn Bowl hosts the first local edition of the touring “Forever Selena” event commemorating the late Tejano singer.

El Brooklyn Bowl presenta la primera edición local de la gira “Forever Selena” que conmemora a la difunta cantante tejana.

Government forecasters are predicting up to six major hurricanes this year. Here’s how city officials suggest you prepare.

A federal judge declared a mistrial in April after the jury during Johnson’s first trial deadlocked over bribery charges.

Currently inside the city Commerce Department, the referendum could make it a cabinet-level department to be more competitive with other major cities.

Retaining and preserving open spaces has ecological value, and so does providing space for young Philadelphians participating in sports programs.

The mayor wants to increase the Philly’s homestead property exemption. Councilmember Brian O’Neill wants to double it to the state’s limit.

The lower speed limit, new speed cushions and corner buffers were chosen with the involvement of community members.