PlanPhilly Archive

Philadelphia’s top homelessness official defended the city’s strategy for housing people in need and pointed to long-term funding challenges.

From secret food stalls to busy markets, South 7th Street is the place to find Southeast Asian delicacies and ingredients for cooking.

After years of drama over unfair property taxes, Council considers a land tax that advocates believe could lower assessments for some property owners.

Urban anthropologist and community leader Bill McKinney charts the history of Kensington and signs of a new path forward.

A controversial city contract that outsourced sheriff sales to a private online auction house was issued in violation of Philadelphia's government contracting laws.

As a popular dining destination faces city orders to rebuild a costly outdoor dining setup, advocates call for a clearer plan for opening up streets.

Philadelphia’s nationally recognized eviction prevention initiative would see support from the city cut in half under the mayor’s proposed budget.

A new weekend flea market offers natural ice cream and other goods made and sold by North Philadelphia entrepreneurs.

The capital network group wants to create a new pipeline for Black real estate entrepreneurs.

SEPTA is treading on uncertain financial footing as it prepares to enter the new fiscal year.

The Carnaval de Puebla tradition started by Philly’s Mexican community will live on this year with two concerts and celebration held April 25 on Facebook Live.

SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards said the Market-Frankford Line station is now a model for other stations in the system.

The volunteer group would guide a $62 million effort to reintroduce street sweeping.

Under pressure, officials admitted that the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office had entered into a six-year contract with Bid4Assets without issuing a public request for proposals.

Artist Tom Judd reshuffled historic images in his massive collage inside the 5th St. SEPTA station.