PlanPhilly Archive
Biden’s infrastructure bill poised to reconnect Philly neighborhoods split by highways
A portion of the Vine Street Expressway could be capped and Philadelphia’s Chinatown reconnected thanks to President Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill.
4 years ago
Jury in Henon, Dougherty bribery trial to continue deliberations on Monday
The jury in the bribery trial for Bobby Henon and Johnny “Doc” Dougherty ended its third day of deliberations Friday without reaching a verdict.
4 years ago
Run by high school students, a new Philly cafe wants to change lives with coffee
At the city’s newest coffee shop in West Philly, there aren’t any pumpkin spice lattes or many adults, because at Stomping Grounds, young people are in charge.
4 years ago
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Jury in Dougherty-Henon corruption trial asks for guidance as deliberations continue
The jurors’ question may indicate they are nearing the end of their deliberations in the federal corruption trial of Bobby Henon and John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty.
4 years ago
1,700 units of housing are set to vanish in the next 5 years. There’s little Philly officials can do
Observers see a slow-moving storm set to destabilize a housing market that is already strained by unmet demand for decent, affordable options.
4 years ago
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Why is the National Parks Service teaming up with PGW on a fossil fuel project in Philly?
The government’s ambitious rhetoric around climate is too often dangerously out of step with its own actions.
4 years ago
Jury starts deliberations in bribery trial of John Dougherty and Bobby Henon
The juror who tested positive was excused from the case and all the other jurors have tested negative, the judge said.
4 years ago
Philly chooses firm Design Workshop, to ‘reimagine’ Ben Franklin Parkway
The firm, Design Workshop, is expected to move forward with the long-awaited redesign in early 2022.
4 years ago
Dining tables over parking spaces: Streeteries move toward permanence in some Philly neighborhoods
Philadelphia’s pandemic-inspired experiment with expanded outdoor dining is poised to end with streeteries made permanently legal in certain parts of the city.
4 years ago
Juror in Henon-Dougherty corruption trial tests positive for COVID
The interruption comes in the sixth week of the trial, following the conclusion of closing arguments by prosecution and defense attorneys on Monday.
4 years ago
Prosecutors tell jurors to hold Dougherty and Henon ‘accountable’ as bribery trial closes
Assistant U.S. Attorney Frank Costello argued that Dougherty “bought Henon” in the government’s closing courtroom argument.
4 years ago
Philly public works program lights the way to contracts for diverse talent
Rebuild Ready has helped 96 Philly businesses scale up to be able to compete for contracts with local government. Nearly 90% are owned by people of color.
4 years ago
Trash pickup delays hit some Philly neighborhoods harder than others, analysis shows
A new report from the Philadelphia Controller's Office reveals which areas of the city have experienced the most consistent delays in trash pickup.
4 years ago
City Council wants to help neighborhoods challenge developers in court
Philadelphia Councilmember Cindy Bass said money shouldn't stop residents from having a say in neighborhood development decisions.
4 years ago
Corruption trial continues as Councilmember Bobby Henon’s lawyer drills into fundraising
Among the character witnesses called for Henon were former nurses union president Patricia Eakin and Michael Bresnan, president of the firefighters and paramedics union.
4 years ago