PlanPhilly Archive

In a City Council hearing, officials admitted there’s work to be done to prepare Philly’s drinking water system for future threats.

The agreement is part of a broader initiative to root out the discriminatory practice.

The water bar is an ongoing effort by the Philadelphia Water Department to build trust in the city’s tap water, which officials say meets state and federal standards.

The nonprofit is teaming up with three hospital systems to provide people a direct path from the emergency room to supportive housing.

New research from Redfin compared the estimated median monthly mortgage payments to estimated median monthly rent payments.

Outdoor water features known as spraygrounds are considered one way to help residents of all ages stay cool during increasingly hot summers.

Dawud Bey spent more than a decade in prison for drug trafficking. Now he’s building on city land and renovating properties with multimillion-dollar loans.

Households with children, seniors, or people with disabilities are protected from non-payment based shutoffs when they resume May 31.

The city limits toxic air pollutants like lead and formaldehyde. A policy revision expands the list, but critics say it doesn't go far enough.

The Landlord Gateway Program is part of a broader effort to provide landlords with the information they need to manage their properties.

The $32.5 million development would occupy a series of vacant lots in Strawberry Mansion.

Residents say a proposed arena could spell the end of Chinatown. A busted roof could do the same for the historic rowhome in North Philly.

Experts supporting the Save Chinatown Coalition say the city is doing a disservice to its residents.

Before a chemical spill threatened to contaminate Philly’s water, 42% of residents drank bottled water. The long-term impact of the incident on trust is “yet to be felt.”

The legislation places new requirements on property owners who operate federally-backed affordable housing units.