PlanPhilly Archive

The panel has deliberated for roughly 12 hours. It will resume discussions on Monday following a break for the holidays.

Lights Out Philly started after a mass collision event killed over 1,000 birds. This year, conservationists want your help protecting migrating birds.

Closing arguments in the three-week trial focused on contrasting explanations of the true intent of consulting fees paid to the Council member’s wife.

The city wants to build more bike lanes that protect cyclists from getting “doored.” Officials say state law stands in the way on some major Philly streets.

The jury will start deliberating after closing arguments, meaning there could be a verdict before the end of the week.

Delaware is rare on the East Coast for having no offshore wind power. A new report commissioned by the state finds it would be cost-effective.

Things got testy while prosecutors cross-examined Gregory Scott, a former special assistant at Universal Companies, the nonprofit at the heart of the bribery trial.

A City Council member has delayed a scheduled vote on a bill to require more asbestos inspections in Philly schools. He wants to add rules around lead paint.

Defense attorneys are expected to question witnesses for up to three days before the jury starts its deliberations.

Eve Lewis provided testimony on Tuesday that was different from what she told a grand jury in 2019.

The lease with the foundation renovating the course doesn’t require the city to help with any money. But officials want to contribute $3 million over two years.

Ditching the high cost of a botched fare system gets us part of the way there, plus re-prioritizing $9.2 billion in anticipated federal funds.

Prosecutors have called more than a dozen witnesses during eight days of testimony. The defense could begin its case as early as Monday.

The city of Philadelphia and advocates report “significant progress” toward settling a suit that claims city sidewalks violate the Americans With Disabilities Act.

FEMA’s “Risk Rating 2.0” more accurately reflects flood risk and the cost to rebuild after a flood. This means some owners will no longer overpay.