
PlanPhilly Archive
City to clear homeless encampment on Benjamin Franklin Parkway next Friday
City officials want people living in the encampment to leave voluntarily before July 17. It’s unclear whether police will be called in to clear the camp.
5 years ago
Philadelphia postpones street closures for outdoor dining over safety, health concerns
The city asked a Northern Liberties group to cancel an on-street dining event after an Old City man pulled out a gun during a fight over social distancing.
5 years ago
Germantown High’s $50M housing remake moves forward over community concerns
Many Germantown residents want to see firmer commitments around affordable housing and community hiring from developers Jack Azran and Eli Alon.
5 years ago
As NYC gives at-risk seniors AC units, Philly asks them to find relief in a neighbor’s home
While New York has processed over 25,000 requests for air conditioning units, Philadelphia has struggled to come up with a plan to protect residents from the heat.
5 years ago
Listen 1:57Reparations would help cities. Now is the time for urbanists to advocate for them.
It’s time for cities to take a reparative framework that addresses impacts of past harm.
5 years ago
Passyunk postpones outdoor dining event after gun pulled in Old City mask fight
An altercation over mask-wearing alarms Philadelphia business districts considering street closures to allow expanded outdoor dining.
5 years ago
West Philly’s roller skating medical worker is turning a neglected park into ‘Skate U’
Granahan Playground and Skatepark is getting a smooth makeover thanks to Cohen Thompson.
5 years ago
Philly landlords sue city over coronavirus-related renter protections
“You’re basically taking away money from the landlord,” argued Paul Cohen, an attorney for The Homeowners Association of Philadelphia.
5 years ago
Spraygrounds a relatively safe way to cool off, experts say
As Philadelphia reopens its park spraygrounds, experts say they’re a relatively safe way for kids to play and stay cool during the summer heat.
5 years ago
Philly rental evictions postponed for two more months due to pandemic
People facing eviction won another two month reprieve as Philadelphia eviction courts remain closed, due to pandemic
5 years ago
Philly to open spray grounds as COVID complicates city’s response to dangerous heat
City officials are trying to balance social distancing needs against the health risks of prolonged exposure to heat.
5 years ago
‘Terrorized’ at home: West Philly calls for investigation into police use of tear gas
“The 52nd Street neighbors were terrorized,” said Saj Blackwell, a West Philadelphian who had a canister of police tear gas land in her yard.
5 years ago
Parenting amid a revolution: How to raise an anti-racist kid
“Mommy, you’re Black,” my three-year-old boldly said to me. It came out of the blue while we were sitting in our living room. I wasn’t ready. I had to be.
5 years ago
Philly’s counterterrorism unit interrogated protester who picketed Mayor Kenney’s right-hand man
Jose de Marco sent the funerary wreath to Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy after a man died of coronavirus in a city homeless shelter.
5 years ago
SEPTA Key Travel Wallet will soon work on Regional Rail, allowing riders to pay per trip
Starting July 13, SEPTA rail riders will be able to tap in and out at card readers at stations and on platforms.
5 years ago
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