PlanPhilly Archive
Popular section of the Schuylkill River Trail reopened for July 4
The Schuylkill River trail between Walnut and Market reopened just in time for the Fourth of July weekend festivities.
5 years ago
Philly courts just extended eviction protections again. Here’s what that means
Housing advocates call the move a win for tenants. We’ve summarized what you need to know whether you are a renter or a landlord.
5 years ago
Hot and mad: What July feels like when your neighborhood pool doesn’t reopen
Only 47 of the city’s 69 pools will open this year. To some, the plan feels like a stinging reminder of ongoing inequities in America’s poorest large city.
5 years ago
In one of Philly’s hottest areas, neighbors are crowdfunding air conditioners
As the mercury climbs, Philly neighbors are raising money to help one another keep cool.
5 years ago
Could Philly’s World Cup bid mean an end to FDR Park’s beloved wild meadow?
City officials say the overgrown former golf course could be reborn as a world-class soccer facility. Environmentalists challenge the public benefit.
5 years ago
‘Technology is changing’: SEPTA finally giving its troubled Key card a reboot
SEPTA heard your complaints about its Key fare card and is moving forward with SEPTA Key 2.0 — the new and improved version.
5 years ago
Philly Council limits development on growing Girard Avenue
Philly Council President Darrell Clarke sponsored the bill, citing quality-of-life concerns from residents of the Yorktown and West Poplar neighborhoods.
5 years ago
Aiming to ‘protect renters’, Philly Council limits landlords’ use of eviction records
A bill passed by City Council limits landlords from denying housing because of eviction records. The Philadelphia bill could have broad impacts.
5 years ago
SEPTA to gradually restore services cut in pandemic under new budget
The spending plan relies on federal dollars to bring back services and maintain staffing levels with a freeze on new hires.
5 years ago
Philly Council passes protections for Doctors’ Row Black historic district
The protection for Doctors’ Row comes ahead of the creation of the city’s first historic district based on the contributions of Black Philadelphians.
5 years ago
Philly Council to mandate affordability in certain gentrifying areas under new bill
The legislation targets sections of West Philadelphia and Kensington where rents are rising fast and residents are finding fewer affordable housing options.
5 years ago
Moving to North Philly from São Paulo taught me about Black and Latinx resilience
After moving from Brazil, Gabriela Watson-Burkett learned about Black and Latinx experiences in the U.S. from her neighbors in North Philadelphia.
5 years ago
SEPTA’s survival demands investments that will grow ridership
The SEPTA board will vote on the agency’s next budget Thursday. Transit advocate Daniel Trubman reflects on how the system can rebound after the pandemic.
5 years ago
Bleak plaza across from Philly’s City Hall moves toward $8.7M makeover
Downtown bar owner Teddy Sourias has already started work on the beer garden to open on the underused pedestrian mall between Penn Center’s office towers.
5 years ago
SEPTA to hold career fair targeting women for skilled trades jobs
SEPTA is actively recruiting women to work as bus mechanics, rail vehicle mechanics, building electricians, welders, and more.
5 years ago