
Outdoors
West Philly’s Memorial Garden is 19 years old — and deemed open for development
The community green space in Haddington was awarded to a Turn the Key developer with little notice or discussion. The Land Bank is now reconsidering its process.
3 years ago
Wandering stray horse ‘Darien’ finds new home at sanctuary in Bucks County
Philly residents found the underweight horse wandering around after the man who bought him abandoned him a few hours later.
3 years ago
Philadelphia’s Odunde Festival returns after two-year hiatus
After a two-year break due to COVID, one of the biggest street fests dedicated to African American culture and the African diaspora returns.
3 years ago
Philly needs 60 more lifeguards to open most pools this summer
They’ve raised pay, knocked on doors, and even started a TikTok account to recruit more lifeguards, but Philly pools are still running short on staff.
3 years ago
Perfect weather for Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey Shore
"A lot of family fun for everyone, you can't go wrong coming to Ocean City," said Alex Grumer of Warrington.
3 years ago
Liberty Point is like Spruce Street Harbor Park’s more sophisticated best friend.
3 years ago
Opinion: Open spaces in Philly not keeping up with the urgent and obvious need
In a nationwide assessment of dollars spent on maintaining and creating parks and open spaces, Philly’s ranking saw a big drop.
3 years ago
New Jersey state parks, forests, and recreation areas are free to all for the summer
N.J. offers free admission to all state parks, forests, and recreational areas. State leaders say water quality is in good shape ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
3 years ago
Late spring storm keeping some Jersey shore beaches closed
Shore towns including North Wildwood and Toms River are among spots where at least some of the beaches will not be open in time for the unofficial start of summer tourism.
3 years ago
Councilmember Brooks’ “Restore Community Land” plan would address bank-owned properties from a failed bond deal from 1997.
3 years ago
Schuylkill River dredging to re-start thanks to $13 million in federal funds
Dredging along the Schuylkill will help rowers and mitigate future flooding after a dispute with the Army Corps of Engineers halted the project in the fall of 2020.
3 years ago
Cycling groups get help from Philly DA through anti-violence grants
The goal is to support groups with small budgets through a microgrant to help them expand and prevent violence on the neighborhood level.
3 years ago
Opinion: Let’s learn to share – sports and nature can co-exist in Philly parks
Retaining and preserving open spaces has ecological value, and so does providing space for young Philadelphians participating in sports programs.
3 years ago
Philly ‘spraygrounds’ open a week early ahead of possible record temps
Temperatures in several places are expected to break daily records, with high humidity. Remember to stay hydrated and be careful working outside.
3 years ago
FDR park renovation officially begins with Welcome Center groundbreaking
One official called the project’s planned public restrooms “the culmination of a dream.”
3 years ago