
PlanPhilly Archive
West Philly Tool Library lets you ‘test-drive’ a gas-less cooktop before taking the plunge
Induction stoves are healthier and more efficient than gas, but they can be pricey. This tool offers an affordable way to try them out.
4 months ago
Listen 1:49Philly children are exposed to dangerous lead more often than in other cities, analysis finds
An analysis by Drexel researchers found the highest-risk cities had higher rates of poverty, a higher percent of Black residents and more old homes.
5 months ago
Listen 1:14New owners of Divine Lorraine want to return the historic property to its roots
The 110-unit building has been operating as a hotel since 2022. The new owners want to turn it back into an apartment complex.
5 months ago
Listen 0:48Residents anticipate proposed 110-key hotel at site of Broad Street Diner
The latest plan from the diner’s owners is to turn the property into a 110-key hotel operated by Hyatt Studios, a new, extended-stay extension of the Hyatt brand.
5 months ago
South Jersey commuters want more reliable public transit, Rutgers researchers say
Researchers surveyed hundreds of public transportation riders about their experiences to help shape future transit infrastructure decisions.
5 months ago
‘A slap in the face’: Philly metro named among the country’s ‘least affordable’ for renters
The city is still more affordable than other big cities. But it’s become increasingly more expensive for the average resident.
5 months ago
Listen 1:02Philadelphia City Council considers expanded protection bill for domestic workers
There’s already a bill of rights for domestic workers on the books in Philadelphia, but organizers say it’s difficult to enforce it without an anti-retaliation measure.
5 months ago
The governor’s energy proposals aim to encourage development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.
5 months ago
Listen 1:03The Philadelphia 76ers are no longer building an arena in Center City. But reviving the area is still on the table.
5 months ago
Listen 6:30Injury count in Northeast Philly plane crash rises to 24, black box found
Friday’s crash of a medical transport jet in Northeast Philly killed seven people. The investigation into the cause is ongoing.
5 months ago
Legislative package seeks to increase affordable housing development in Philly
The bills are part of a broader effort to expand and protect affordable housing in the city amid an ongoing crisis.
5 months ago
Trump wants to ‘overhaul’ FEMA. What to know about the agency’s role in the Philly region
The president issued an executive order Friday launching a year-long review of the agency’s recent disaster responses.
5 months ago
Listen 1:26Center City Whole Foods workers vote in favor of unionizing
Philadelphia union organizers say the vote is about more than just higher wages and better benefits. The store is on track to become the first in the U.S. to unionize.
5 months ago
The agency began reshaping the neglected community a decade ago. Now, $750 million later, Sharswood is becoming a neighborhood of choice.
5 months ago
Listen 4:37Philly libraries are vital community hubs. Many struggle to keep their heat on
Data provided by the Free Library of Philadelphia shows 29 branches closed at least once in 2024 due to heating issues.
5 months ago
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