After a year of crises, a 100-mile walk offers a chance to see Philly anew

The renovations brought new indoor gyms to the rec center, which also became the first in the city with fiber-optic high speed internet.

After taking office, Parker promised to make Philly the “safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation.” Advocates for parks and youth sports have high hopes.

The newly extended 22-mile Chester Valley Trail will connect Chester and Montgomery counties to Philadelphia.