Citing ‘criminal activity,’ police are nixing more block parties in West and North Philly
It’s unclear what criteria PPD is using to make the denials, and residents are upset: “You can’t just pinpoint these neighborhoods.”
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Recycling in Philly: How to get a bin, what to put in it, and everything else you need to know
A guide to reducing your landfill contributions.
Philadelphia says it’s no longer mixing recycling and trash, but residents have doubts about the process
The city’s overall recycling rate remains at historic lows.
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Philly Streets is creating a new unit to speed fixing potholes and make sidewalks more accessible
The curb ramp repair crew has the potential to save the city millions in contractor costs.
Crosswalk or rumble strips? City promises new signage to deter pedestrians stepping into traffic in front of the Art Museum
There’s a big Eakins Oval redesign coming, but completion is years away.
Philly is revising the surprise streetery rules that were a ‘gut punch’ for outdoor dining
The new regulations, which are said to take restaurants’ feedback into account, could go into effect as soon as May 12.
Philly’s big illegal dumping problem: Residents are furious as the city picks up more trash, catches fewer perpetrators
Officials swear they have plans to fix it, but say they need more funding.
Philly is expanding street sweeping in April, and you can ask officials about it this week
Cleanup crews are slated to come through 14 neighborhoods this spring.
Why no beets on the streets? Some places spray beet juice before snowstorms — but not Philadelphia
A decade ago, one city councilmember did make a push for it. (He’s now the mayor.)
Less than 48 hours after 100 people cleaned up a North Philly corner, trash was dumped there again. We need action. | Opinion
Let's add cameras to illegal dump sites in Philadelphia, now.
Police, fire, and streets departments lag behind as Philly extends vaccine mandate for city employees
About 81% of the municipal workforce is fully vaccinated against COVID.
Recycle your Christmas tree by turning it into a snack for goats
Don't let your tree end up clogging the trash.
Hot vax bummer: Block parties are allowed again in Philly, but applications are down at least 50%
The downward trend began years before the pandemic — and the approval rate is also on the decline.
Ya Fav Trashman and partners dump litter at Mayor Kenney’s feet to highlight city trash failures
The former sanitation worker is calling for the Streets Commissioner to resign, and also launching a cleanup app called Glitter.
Cars will return to MLK Drive early August, with slimmed down traffic pattern
The Fairmount Park roadway is reopening to auto traffic after 16 months.
Philadelphia issues more than 1,000 tickets for trash left outside, despite ongoing pickup delays
The city is “charging people for its own mismanagement of services,” said one West Philly resident.
Scooter share legalized for Pittsburgh only, still banned in Philadelphia
A pilot program for the Western Pa. city was tucked into the budget bill.
Secret Philly: The 1914 trash cleanup program that gained nationwide fame
The weeklong effort was so robust it was called “a model” for other cities to follow.
Bike lane update: Riverside progress, parking enforcement, and more trails on the way
The PPA has started ticketing on American Street, and construction is starting on seven new stretches.
Towed during a ‘snow emergency,’ Philly resident’s car goes missing for a week
Memorize these routes or make sure you're signed up for OEM alerts if you want to keep your vehicle away from the PPA during the next storm.