Public Spaces

The shopping district has struggled for decades. Now its future is back in the spotlight.

The church, founded in 1902, can now be used for nonreligious purposes that are still considered appropriate by the Catholic Church.

A new nonprofit created by descendants of the jazz legend will take over stewardship of the future Philadelphia cultural space.

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.

Overdue inspections threw a wrench in Opera Philadelphia’s plans to activate the vacant Macy’s building.

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.

As a long-term funding solution for SEPTA remains up in the air, the weeklong event encourages Philadelphians to think critically about accessible transit.

The city finished installing a second “cool pavement” test patch this summer. So far, results are mixed.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro demands the rejection of all forms of political violence.

The campaign centers around advertisements and an interactive badge builder where people can express their love for the City of Brotherly Love.

The splash fountains of Dilworth Plaza are now a temporary public art installation that allow people to conduct water like an orchestra.

The call for community-led projects across Philadelphia is open until Oct. 1. All city residents and community groups are welcome to apply.

The city-perimeter journey returns this fall, inviting Philadelphians to rediscover and connect with their city and neighbors, step by step.

El estado amplía su programa de sillas de ruedas todoterreno a 5 parques, brindando más acceso a senderos para personas con problemas de movilidad.

The library closed in December after a stalled roof replacement caused leaks and pieces of plaster ceiling to fall to the floor.