Public Spaces
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.
1 week 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 weeks 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 weeks 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.
4 weeks 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.
4 weeks 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
2 months ago
Listen 1:00The splash fountains of Dilworth Plaza are now a temporary public art installation that allow people to conduct water like an orchestra.
2 months ago
Feet First Philly offers mini-grants for safer, walkable neighborhoods
The call for community-led projects across Philadelphia is open until Oct. 1. All city residents and community groups are welcome to apply.
2 months ago
Walk Around Philadelphia’s fall cycle begins
The city-perimeter journey returns this fall, inviting Philadelphians to rediscover and connect with their city and neighbors, step by step.
2 months ago
El estado amplía su programa de sillas de ruedas todoterreno a 5 parques, brindando más acceso a senderos para personas con problemas de movilidad.
2 months ago
Richmond Library in Port Richmond reopens after monthslong closure
The library closed in December after a stalled roof replacement caused leaks and pieces of plaster ceiling to fall to the floor.
2 months ago
Listen 1:13While beaches are a well-known summer draw to South Jersey, summer festivals give smaller communities a sense of pride and provide an economic boost.
2 months ago
The memo of understanding announced last spring followed a massive fire at EMR’s Ferry Avenue facility earlier this year.
3 months ago
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