PlanPhilly Archive

Admired for their improved safety and efficiency compared to traffic lights, roundabouts are growing nationwide — including in Philadelphia.

Over the past decade, the number of Philadelphians living in poverty has dropped by 6%. But racial disparities linger, according to the annual Pew Charitable Trusts report.

The affordable housing complex is gone, but a new development will rise in its place following a legal settlement with the city.

In Fox Chase, the volunteer group will partner with a local church to provide a community fridge.

A group of young volunteers was working to repair several Philly-area homes when the Trump administration halted their work a week early.

If trains along five Regional Rail lines stop running, property values in Greater Philadelphia could plummet.

The $6.3 billion plan is designed to help address Philadelphia's deepening affordable housing crisis.

Wawa officials reviewed their portfolio of stores for performance and decided to shut down two in Northeast Philly.

Cars parked during “no parking” hours along some street sweeping routes will be subject to fines of $31 starting Monday.

FEMA is ending a grant program expected to help prevent basement flooding in Northern Liberties, South Kensington and Ludlow. Ratepayers could be on the hook for the projects.

City Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke is set to introduce a legislative package designed to protect tenants and hold landlords accountable.

The “one-stop-shop” program that coordinates home repair, energy efficiency and solar for low-income homeowners could be at risk.

The former Church of the Assumption has sat vacant for decades, and the building structure is considered unsafe by city regulators.

The commuter benefit gives eligibility to around 22,000 city workers, but it’s unclear whether the city will be able to spend less for the same program this year.

The legislation is designed to make it easier for developers to build homes in certain sections of the city.