Public Spaces
Philadelphia expands twice-a-week trash collection
The effort officially expanded to include the neighborhoods of Fishtown and Kensington, among others.
3 days ago
Listen 1:04Philadelphia readies first-ever New Year’s Eve concert on the Parkway
The event will feature LL Cool J, who boycotted his July 4 show because of a city workers strike.
1 week ago
National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday
Trump's birthday, June 14, is also Flag Day. The change is one of several new admission policies that include higher entry fees for international visitors.
1 month ago
Winter-themed fun returns to Center City this weekend with Open Streets: West Walnut
Center City District is closing Walnut Street from Broad to 19th streets to draw holiday shoppers offline and into community.
1 month ago
Wonderland Pier hotel? Ocean City Council opens door to large-scale redevelopment
Business leaders warn of more boardwalk store closures should redevelopment efforts stall, but some residents fear losing the site’s family-friendly identity.
1 month ago
Philadelphia’s Market East corridor is poised for change. Here’s what to know
The shopping district has struggled for decades. Now its future is back in the spotlight.
2 months ago
Philadelphia Archdiocese relegates St. Hedwig Church in Chester to nonreligious use
The church, founded in 1902, can now be used for nonreligious purposes that are still considered appropriate by the Catholic Church.
2 months ago
Listen 0:49Work and funding underway to repair and program John Coltrane’s Strawberry Mansion house
A new nonprofit created by descendants of the jazz legend will take over stewardship of the future Philadelphia cultural space.
3 months ago
Listen 1:21Delaware County debuts online interactive map for growing trail system
The Delaware County Primary Trail Network Information Hub is an online resource to locate places to walk and track the county’s progress in building out its trail system.
3 months ago
Listen 0:53Despite setbacks, Opera Philadelphia to press on with Wanamaker building performances
Overdue inspections threw a wrench in Opera Philadelphia’s plans to activate the vacant Macy’s building.
3 months ago
Listen 1:18Saving LOVE Park’s saucer: Philly historical commission poised to designate ‘iconic’ property
The circular structure has sat vacant for about a decade. The city hopes to fill it in time for a jam-packed year of national events.
3 months ago
Listen 1:09Philadelphia transit advocates want you to spend your week without driving
As a long-term funding solution for SEPTA remains up in the air, the weeklong event encourages Philadelphians to think critically about accessible transit.
3 months ago
Philadelphia tests out ‘cool pavement’ in Hunting Park to combat summer heat
The city finished installing a second “cool pavement” test patch this summer. So far, results are mixed.
4 months ago
Listen 4:31Gov. Shapiro demands moral clarity following Charlie Kirk assassination, rise in political violence
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro demands the rejection of all forms of political violence.
4 months ago
Visit Philadelphia launches national campaign to lure visitors for America’s 250th anniversary
The campaign centers around advertisements and an interactive badge builder where people can express their love for the City of Brotherly Love.
4 months ago
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