PlanPhilly Archive

Steps from the Wayne Junction Station, at the southern border of Germantown, sits a large empty lot surrounded by the neighborhood’s industrial past and unfolding future.

A bill that passed in Philly City Council last week dramatically shifts the future of Ridge Avenue and Roxborough.

Philly Councilmember Helen Gym plans to introduce legislation Thursday that could protect already overburdened communities by keeping additional pollution out.

The residents who will help push the city to address issues like extreme heat and air pollution bring a wide range of experiences and expertise.

The transit agency is getting creative with recycling and reusing parts from retired vehicles to deal with supply chain shortages.

After almost 50 years under Philadelphia Parking Authority control, the airport parking concession could soon be run by a private company.

Under a new right-to-counsel program, hundreds of Philadelphia renters will soon be guaranteed free legal representation if their landlord files for eviction.

Owners of the former Philadelphia refinery are ahead of schedule demolishing the hulking facility. But there is no guarantee the tank farm won’t reopen.

If City Council passes the bill and it becomes law, the Philadelphia Beverage Tax would disappear on July 1, the first day of the city’s next fiscal year.

Philadelphia Housing Authority plans to move forward with relocation of Westpark residents over the next 90 days. Where people will go is an open question.

I own a home in the Lea Elementary catchment. My family will benefit from Penn’s proposed $5 million investment in the school. I don’t think it’s fair.

In the shadow of the Rail Park, neighborhoods are changing. The park’s backers hope to shape the area’s evolution and curb displacement.

Called “Camino De Oro,” the new building will provide affordable apartments to seniors in the North Philadelphia neighborhood.

Sometimes disasters lead to change. But in Philadelphia, officials failed to take steps after the last deadly group home fire.

Philadelphia Water Department officials defended a 2018 rate increase by saying it would help the city meet water main replacement goals.