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Streets Department workers pick up residents' trash
Urban Planning

Philadelphia expands twice-a-week trash collection

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

4 days ago

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Adam Blackstone and Scott Mirkin at a press conference
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia 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.

2 weeks ago

President Donald Trump pumps his fist alongside first lady Melania Trump
Community

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

Open Streets Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

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

the ferris wheel and flying chair ride
Urban Planning

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

The 900 block of Market Street in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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

Inside St. Hedwig Church in Chester
Community

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

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a mosaic at the John Coltrane House
Arts & Entertainment

Work 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

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People walk along the multi-use trail at Ridley Creek State Park in Media, Pa.
Urban Planning

Delaware 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

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Hundreds gathered for a daylong organ concert on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

Despite 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

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The round visitor center building in LOVE Park
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Saving 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

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A pedestrian threads his way through snarled traffic
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia 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

Workers spread the white coating along the road
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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

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A silhouette of a man wearing a cowboy hat holding a large American flag
Politics & Policy

Gov. 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

Eagles fans pack the area around City Hall in hopes of catching a glimpse of the passing parade on February 14, 2025.
Arts & Entertainment

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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