@PlanPhilly

Covering Philadelphia with a focus on urban design & planning, transportation & development. Project of @WHYY

 Philadelphia, PA
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Joined January 2009
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WHYY News@WHYYNews17 Apr 2024
.@pewtrusts found that Philly's economy is stronger than when the pandemic began, but poverty and racial divides remain big challenges to equitable economic growth. via @k_mosbrucker bit.ly/3Q4CVfo

Pew State of the City: Philly workers are more educated than ever

Philadelphia adults are more likely to have a college degree than the national average but less likely than some peer cities.

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WHYY News@WHYYNews28 Jul 2023
An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect in Philly, with heat index values up to 103 degrees expected. Here's what you need to know ↓ via @tough_schmidt_ + @mariapulcinella bit.ly/3DwXn1N

Philly is under a Heat Health Emergency due to ‘oppressive’ temps

Thirty-two libraries and rec centers will have extended hours through Saturday so people can cool off. Utility shutoffs will be paused as well.

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Thomas Jefferson University to pay millions in federal student loan settlement dlvr.it/Ssmw6Y
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Center City foot traffic rebounds on weekends, still lags on workdays dlvr.it/Ss0k1z
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Are you a business owner in Philadelphia? What do you want the next mayor to prioritize? Connect w/ me for a news story! [email protected] or DMs open. @PlanPhilly @WHYYNews
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It's true! 50+ rec centers are open on weekends. Whether you like to dance, play e-sports, or even box, you can have fun every Saturday and Sunday. Find more info below! phila.gov/2023-04-13-did-you…

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Official website of the City of Philadelphia, includes information on municipal services, permits, licenses, and records for citizens and businesses.

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PlanPhilly retweeted
WHYY@whyy21 Apr 2023
Connecting with the earth benefits Philadelphians of all backgrounds. Watch "City of Soil: A Look at Philadelphia's Urban Agriculture" this Thursday, April 27 at 7:30 PM on WHYY-TV 12, featuring @OverbrookSFTB #FarmerJawn & #SaulAgriculturalHighSchool bit.ly/41ATinW
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Did you hear? WHYY launched our Climate Desk this week! 🌱🌍🔥 We're committed to providing PA, NJ, and DE quality coverage of the climate crisis, focusing on accountability, environmental justice, & solutions. @susanphill @llazarski @zoeread88 @WHYYNews whyy.org/articles/whyy-news-…

WHYY News launches Climate Desk to tackle our changing environment

The newly formed desk reports on how our changing climate affects residents of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

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WHYY News@WHYYNews21 Apr 2023
It’s been 53 years since the first Earth Day in April 1970. People in the Philly area share their memories of the event, and what it means to them decades later. via @zoeread88 bit.ly/3Lm3c7b

‘We have met the enemy, and he is us’: Remembering the first Earth Day 53 years later

It’s been 53 years since the first Earth Day. People in the Philadelphia area share their memories of the event, and what it means to them decades later.

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WHYY News@WHYYNews20 Apr 2023
The layout for ballots in Philly’s May 16 primary election has been set, so residents can preview exactly what they’ll see at the polls or in the mail when they cast their vote. via @billy_penn bit.ly/40ur2lk

Philadelphia election ballots ready for May 16 primary

Ballot design can be a tricky endeavor, in terms of both graphics and politics. The layout can affect results.

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At the center of the water contamination scare in Philly last month was a mundane-looking building called the Samuel S. Baxter Water Treatment Plant. Who was Sam Baxter? Turns out, a very interesting guy. Here are 6 things to know: @PlanPhilly @WHYYNews whyy.org/articles/samuel-bax…

Sam Baxter: The complex legacy of the man behind the water treatment plant

Philadelphia's first water commissioner transformed the city's drinking water system but "was no saint.”

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Despite a decrease in pollution levels over the past year, air quality across the Philadelphia region has received a failing grade from the American Lung Association’s 2023 State of the Air report, partly due to the number of days affected by ozone smog. whyy.org/articles/philadelph…

Philly gets poor grade on air quality in new report

The American Lung Association’s findings for the 16-county Philadelphia area give the region a failing grade for a high number of ozone days.

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When "woodergate" happened I found myself wondering: Who is this Baxter treatment plant named after? @tough_schmidt_ came through with the answers. Great historical deep dive with lessons for today whyy.org/articles/samuel-bax…

Sam Baxter: The complex legacy of the man behind the water treatment plant

Philadelphia's first water commissioner transformed the city's drinking water system but "was no saint.”

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Here at Broad Street Ministry in Center City for a mayoral forum about affordable housing and development. Story TK. @WHYYNews @PlanPhilly
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There's a settlement in the UC Townhomes case — the city will build 75 units of permanently affordable housing on part of the site, and the developers will donate $3.5M to a "tenant" fund. whyy.org/articles/university…

Philly reaches deal with property owner over the future of UC Townhomes

The settlement will bring new affordable housing to the site and provide money to displaced residents.

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PlanPhilly retweeted
WHYY News@WHYYNews19 Apr 2023
🗣️ The climate is changing, and so are our stories. WHYY News is launching a Climate Desk to tackle our changing environment, and how it affects residents in our area. More → bit.ly/3orDpS1
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WHYY News@WHYYNews18 Apr 2023
Neil King spent almost a month walking from D.C. to New York City — detouring through historic Southeastern Pa. Tonight, the author will speak on his 300-mile journey, and memoir, at Philly's @FreeLibrary. via @petercrimmins bit.ly/3A5VmYX
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Check out this article from @whyy about the upcoming Philadelphia mayoral election and the candidates' positions on affordable housing and vacant land: bit.ly/3zZ60R7 #Philadelphia #AffordableHousing #VacantLand #MayoralElection #ShaketheTable

Philly mayoral candidates target vacant land for affordable housing

Philly already disposes of city-owned land for affordable housing projects. But making this campaign plank a scalable solution presents obstacles for Philly’s next mayor.

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Facing a dog flu outbreak, @ACCTPhilly has less than a week to get 70 dogs adopted or fostered. The city’s only open-intake shelter is offering $400 gift cards as an incentive for residents who foster a dog for a month. @WHYYNews whyy.org/articles/acct-phill… – at Philadelphia, PA
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Philadelphia is working on developing two pilot programs that would house people who've been experiencing homelessness in "tiny homes" whyy.org/articles/philadelph…
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