Public Spaces
Philly is embracing its ‘analog’ activities
Some Philly spaces are celebrating an “analog” experience – or those that are centered around physical media. We talked to a few.
2 days ago
Ben Schweers es un abogado litigante radicado en Pittsburgh. Este verano, decidió tomarse un descanso de su trabajo jurídico para ejercer como socorrista.
2 weeks ago
A former DEP commissioner says the city did not have the authority to skirt state laws in order to make the 250th anniversary deadline.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:26Ben Schweers is a trial attorney based in Pittsburgh. This summer, he decided to take a break from legal work to be a lifeguard.
4 weeks ago
Free plant library brings ‘a little whimsy’ to Northeast Philadelphia
The bright yellow box has become a place for people to swap plant cuttings and propagations.
1 month ago
Listen 1:00This two-night community event narrated the stories of the Italian Market’s immigrant workers through public art, colorful light boxes and guided tours.
2 months ago
SEPTA’s 11th Street Station will close Sept. 5 to add elevators; project could take more than a year
The $44 million accessibility project will add elevators to both platforms, making the station ADA-compliant.
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Listen 1:14The “North Market” library opens Aug. 29 with free spaces for Delaware creators, small businesses and families.
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Listen 1:33Johnny Sample Rec Center in West Philadelphia’s Cobbs Creek reopens following $15M remodel
Philadelphia’s soda tax helped fund the $15 million remodel that includes a new boxing training room and facility upgrades.
2 months ago
North10 is helping contractors and households pay to dispose of waste legally, diverting thousands of pounds of trash from illegal dumpsites.
2 months ago
Listen 0:59An all-in-one pass lets you dive into Germantown history
Germantown’s OnePass gives you access to nine historical sites for one price. The organization hopes this will encourage visitors to remain curious.
2 months ago
The future of flax is in a brick wall built along the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia
The Association for Public Art commissioned architect Jeff Richards to showcase the possibilities of flax as a building material.
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Listen 2:45Jersey Shore on a budget: Free beaches, affordable getaways and more
From free beaches to miniature golf and summer events, here's how families can enjoy the Jersey Shore without spending a fortune.
2 months ago
“It’s a name, it’s a statue, it’s a plaque. It could be a variety of things,” a city official said about ideas for honoring Delaware’s only president.
3 months ago
Listen 2:03Devil’s Pool attracts locals trying to beat Philly heat. But should they swim there?
Piles of trash left after Fourth of July celebrations have likely already leached into the water. And that’s not all that’s in there.
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