PlanPhilly Archive
Kenney’s proposed 2021 budget would cut taxes and raise spending — but not for police
The ambitious spending proposal looks to improve core city services such as street sweeping while accelerating cuts to wage and business taxes.
5 years ago
Society Hill hotel tower that sparked backlash moves ahead
The final iteration of the hotel project would replace a large single-family dwelling from the 1990s near 3rd and Walnut streets.
5 years ago
More security cameras, gun buybacks, and job trainings: Council unveils anti-violence agenda
City Council rolled out its Violence Prevention and Opportunity Agenda days before Mayor Jim Kenney is slated to propose the city’s next budget.
5 years ago
Z is for zero: Philly to teach Vision Zero traffic safety curriculum in city schools
Safe Routes Philly includes lessons ranging from a pre-K-friendly song about crossing the street to bike safety lessons for middle and high schoolers.
5 years ago
Lawsuit: Black SEPTA employee alleges racial bias kept him from promotion
The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania alleges racism played a role in an employee losing out on a promotion.
5 years ago
Chauvin trial: Philly police seek help from community as they prep for possible ‘unrest’
Philly police want city residents to help prepare them for community responses to the Chauvin verdict after their botched responses last year’s unrest.
5 years ago
Philly councilmembers bar ‘granny flats’ from more than half the city
A bill to allow more accessory dwellings in Philly hit a speed bump, with nearly half of city councilmembers saying “no” to more granny flats in their districts.
5 years ago
Eyes on the Street
Philly’s gun violence epidemic knows no borders and never has
For many Philadelphians, gun violence is a daily threat. Eric Marsh writes that he has never feared for his life more than he does now.
5 years ago
Philly pols eye wage and business tax cuts ahead of next city budget
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Councilmember Allan Domb are mulling competing tax cut proposals.
5 years ago
As Philly holds first online sheriff sale, City Council moves to prevent more
Philadelphia’s Sheriff’s Office sold nearly $3 million in property in its first online sale. City Council is pleading to halt future auctions in April and May.
5 years ago
Amazon rebuffs concerns over warehouse that sidelined land deal for SEPTA trolleys
Negotiations are still underway for a forthcoming community benefits agreement. Amazon said it did not intend to make major alterations to its proposal.
5 years ago
Created by and for South Philly’s Latino community, Philibros offers Spanish books to share
A group of Latino South Philadelphia residents launched the book-sharing project to give Spanish readers easy access to books in their language.
5 years ago
Kensington El riders return to a cleaner and more policed Somerset Station
SEPTA reopened the Kensington station Monday with a heavier police presence and a cleaner environment for the hundreds of people who rely on the El stop.
5 years ago
Eyes on the Street
Dear Rittenhouse neighbors, please quit over-policing musicians in a public park
Residential groups and local businesses are using their influence to limit one band’s outdoor music performances in Rittenhouse Park.
5 years ago
SEPTA won’t take paper tickets on Regional Rail any more — get your Key ready
Riders can now tap their SEPTA Key card at the platform validators or turnstiles at the beginning and end of their trip and load weekly and monthly passes on to the card.
5 years ago