Public Spaces

The Roots will serve as Jay-Z’s backing band during his performance Saturday, while Badu will headline Sunday.

Organizers also announce Midtown Village dates and call for similar events citywide.

A bench in the Philadelphia DJ’s favorite park will be dedicated to him this spring.

Studio 2 co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent is joined by Jeremiah Zagar, filmmaker and son of Isaiah Zagar.

Philly’s oval-shaped landmark and former visitors center has been shuttered for a decade. It could reopen in time for the semiquincentennial.

After a three-day hearing, a judge disagreed with the city that the residents waited too long to sue. The residents want the judge to halt renovations.

The birthplace of democracy got spruced up for America’s 250th celebrations.

The removal enforces a White House executive order to remove exhibits “disparaging” American history. The city has filed a lawsuit.

The fiberglass Liberty Bell replicas are designed to show the city’s diversity as part of the Bells Across PA project.

The effort officially expanded to include the neighborhoods of Fishtown and Kensington, among others.

The event will feature LL Cool J, who boycotted his July 4 show because of a city workers strike.

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.

Center City District is closing Walnut Street from Broad to 19th streets to draw holiday shoppers offline and into community.

Business leaders warn of more boardwalk store closures should redevelopment efforts stall, but some residents fear losing the site’s family-friendly identity.

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