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Police stop traffic on Broad Street
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Courts & Law

With hard-won support of Philly’s top cop, bill to ban minor traffic stops moves ahead

A bill that would ban police enforcement of certain vehicle stops that disproportionately affect Black drivers moved forward Wednesday after months of debate.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney posed with delegates from FIFA and United States Soccer at Lincoln Financial Field on September 22, 2021. Philadelphia is a candidate city to host the 2026 World Cup. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

World Cup 2026: Philly’s ‘passion’ and natural turf earn points from FIFA

International soccer evaluators came to Philadelphia to review the bid the city has made to host World Cup matches in 2026.

4 years ago

Hank Willis Thomas's ''All Power to All People'' stands 28 feet tall and weighs 24,000lbs. It is installed in Eakins Oval as part of the Monumental Tour, made up of four large sculptures installed in celebrated public places
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

Traveling ‘Monumental Tour’ brings art to four iconic Philly spots

The pieces that make up the “Monumental Tour” have rotated through New York City, Atlanta, Chicago, and other cities.

4 years ago

Philadelphia City Commissioner Al Schmidt wears a mask while sitting at a table
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly Republican folk hero Al Schmidt is shaking up politics as usual at the PPA

The Philadelphia Parking Authority could vote as soon as next month to limit workers from taking on jobs like Ward Leader and Committee member posts.

4 years ago

File photo: Beth Grossman announcing a run for DA in 2017. (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Parking Authority’s new chair comes with past in GOP politics

The new PPA board chair lost to DA Larry Krasner in 2017.

4 years ago

Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly Council president moves to limit affordable housing zoning bonus in his district

Council President Darrell Clarke aims to reduce use of a policy that gives the right to construct larger buildings in exchange for funding affordable units.

4 years ago

Mark ‘Maestro Flaco’ Best dances with Lana Corrales at Siempre Salsa’s free lunch time dance lesson at LOVE Park in Center City Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

‘Good for the soul’: Salsa pros offer lunchtime dance lessons at Love Park

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Siempre Salsa Philly is leading a Latin dance lunch break every Thursday at the park across from City Hall.

4 years ago

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Customers line up outside the Primark store on Market Street. The line to get in to the grand opening of this latest addition to the Fashion District stretched around the block. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

After a grim 2020, Philly Fashion District welcomes a fast-fashion giant

Primark is known for its affordable, stylish offerings. Can the Irish retailer help Philadelphia Fashion District turn around after a terrible year?

4 years ago

Ken Steif (Courtesy of Steif family)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Remembering Ken Steif, an urban planner who used data to make cities more just

The University of Pennsylvania professor, R&B-lover, neighborhood advocate, and beloved husband and father passed away after a battle with cancer.

4 years ago

Two young men walk past a rehab project in Strawberry Mansion, in 2018.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Council President Darrell Clarke to introduce overhaul of Philly Zoning Board

Clarke wants to give City Council more power over neighborhood development after a series of zoning decisions that he believed favored developers.

4 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline is seen from the Market Frankford platform at 63rd Street
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA spent $7 million on McKinsey consulting contract amid COVID fiscal crisis

Nearly one year and thousands of work hours after the regional transit agency started work with McKinsey, the $7 million initiative is under review.

4 years ago

City Council President Darrell Clarke announced the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative in Philadelphia’s South Kensington neighborhood.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia’s $400 million Neighborhood Preservation Initiative moves ahead

An effort to save and preserve housing stock in Philadelphia is moving ahead with $400 million in funding over the next four years.

4 years ago

Artist JJ Tizou leads a walking tour around Philadelphia. (Aaron Moselle / WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

After a year of crises, a 100-mile walk offers a chance to see Philly anew

Artist JJ Tiziou is leading guided walks along the city’s perimeter as part of the Fringe Festival that kicked off Thursday and will run through the month.

4 years ago

Tracey Gordon (Provided/The Philadelphia Tribune)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philly’s iconoclastic Register of Wills has an idea for reducing crime without police

Philadelphia Register of Wills Tracey Gordon believes the city could reduce crime by reducing the number of homes without a clear legal owner.

4 years ago

A sculpture at 13th and Cuthbert streets
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

Soaring above an alley, ContraFuerte surprises and delights

Struggling to keep both themselves and a bridge upright, Miguel Horn’s ContraFuerte is open for your interpretation.

4 years ago

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