Caring for the Vanna Venturi House like it's family
It is a rare thing to live in a modern landmark, much less a groundbreaking postmodern masterwork by Robert Venturi, but…
April 23: PA bills to help tax collections, AVI relief | Philadelphia Olympics | Porch proposals | PPA moves to Lit's | helping shad run | EveryoneOn launches
Good morning, Streeters. Here’s what’s making news today: A package of bills that would help Philadelphia improve tax collections and diminish…
City makes progress toward Sturgis Playground and Recreation Center renovation
Less than a month after Councilwoman Marion Tasco publicly accused the Nutter Administration of delaying her project to expand Sturgis Playground…
April 22-26: GIS modeling and global change | preservation and social justice | historic immigration | 10 Buildings that Changed America | conservation science | Give & Get Charity Auction
Lecture: Urbanization in Anthropocene: What's Ahead for Climate, Energy and Food Security? Monday, April 22, 5:30-7pm. PennDesign, Meyerson Hall, Lower Gallery,…
April 22: Philly woos bond investors | 10 vulnerable historic churches | closing La Milagrosa | Free Library expanding hours | Croydon conversion
Welcome to the working week and Happy Earth Day, Streeters. Late last week more than 100 bond marketers were treated to…
Nix federal building in need of repair
Market East's historic Robert N.C. Nix Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse could get a needed facelift thanks to a $3.416 million…
April 19-21: Public health talk | Barnes Arboretum walk | "Go West" Craft Fare | St. Augustine Church open house | Deaf Jam showing
Happy Friday Streeters! This weekend's event calendar has a little something for everyone: Drinks and discussion, an arboretum tour, entertainment packed…
April 19: AVI accuracy varies | Clarke wants Homestead Rebate extension | Stanton School to close | casino sites key | jobs on the Horizon | Delaware solar farm | Spring Garden Greenway update
Good morning! AxisPhilly has published internal documents from the Office of Property Assessment. According to Axis the documents show some areas…
Love Note #170: Judi Rogers' 40 year love affair with the Parkway
Here's another installation in our Philly Love Notes collaboration - an abiding affection for the Parkway. Love Note #170: Judi…
April 18: Northeast health center needs | Philadelphia's new online school | Penn Treaty Village hearing | Bridge danger | Bankrupt AC casino
Roughly 18,000 patients in the Northeast are without a primary-care provider, and about 40 percent have chronic illness. Yet the average…
Rivera Rec raising funds for intergenerational garden, orchard
The Parks and Recreation Department's Youth Urban Agriculture Program has about a week left to raise $400 and reach its $2,163…
April 17: Waterfront Zoning Overlay introduced | new construction on South Street West | Increased state transportation funding plan | Rosenbach to become part of Free Library | solidarity run
Happy Wednesday, Streeters. Here’s what’s making news today: At long last Councilman Mark Squilla introduced a new Delaware River Waterfront Zoning…
Philly Tech Week's plannerly side
City planners, preservationists, zoners and other PlanPhilly readers are in luck next week, as the annual Philly Tech Week is set…
April 16: Boston aftermath | PA tax extension | gentrification relief | envision City Branch Park | SugarHouse settles illegal dumping claim | Fishtown made
Good morning, Streeters. Our hearts are with Boston this morning after explosions caused carnage at the Boston Marathon yesterday, including the…
Paine's Park will open May 22
The shape of Paine's Park, the city's new skate-centric public space, is coming clearly into view after six months of construction.…
April 15-19: Terry Farrell | Making ViaductGreene | Victorian Philadelphia | SEPTA hearing
LECTURE: Sir Terry Farrell Monday, April 15, 6pm. PennDesign, Meyerson Hall, 210 South 34th Street. Renowned architect and planner Sir…
April 15: SugarHouse expansion | new life for Quaker City Dye Works | Roxborough Reservoir stormwater project | URBN Center opens | guns everywhere | tax filing frustration
Welcome to the working week, Streeters. Here's what's making news this morning: As Philadelphians learn more about the six applicants for…
Neighborhood Surveys: Old City and Passyunk Avenue
Have a suggestion for neighborhood improvement services in Old City or the business mix along Passyunk Avenue? Share your thoughts by participating…
April 12 - 14: Food festivals | Philadelphia Book Festival | Sakura Sunday | Farm and Food Fest | Clover Market
Happy Friday! Still looking for something to do this weekend? Volunteers are set to swarm the city for the annual Philly…
April 12: COMPANION (PASSING THROUGH) | Hunting Park's Logan House | Arts in Chinatown North | Praise for The Circuit
Happy Friday Streeters! World renowned artist KAWS installed his larger than life, 16-foot COMPANION (PASSING THROUGH) sculpture in 30th Street Station…
