Public Spaces

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.

A coalition of conservation groups and artist Pete Angevine plan to plant 1,500 trees on a vacant lot.

“Revisit 1876” shows the good and the bad of Philadelphia’s shining international moment 150 years ago.

The Jersey Shore landmark was deemed “in need of rehabilitation,” but residents are divided over the boardwalk’s future.

A $150 million plan to beautify a mile of South Broad has begun with a “beta test.”

Residents say they hope transforming vacant lots into green spaces will help reduce illegal dumping and crime, while improving people's health.

A unanimous appeals court panel ruled Philadelphia lacks authority to control exhibits at the Independence Mall site.

Low-impact prompts to encourage creative play are sprinkled around high-traffic areas of Center City.

The legislation comes as U.S. House Republicans look to pass a $70 billion spending package for immigration enforcement.

Once a fixture of the Jersey shoreline that shaped Bruce Springsteen, the Phoenix Wheel now stands permanently in the Pennsylvania town where it was made.

With the nation's birthday just around the corner, will the city’s infrastructure will hold up as well as the Declaration of Independence?

An appeals court will weigh the fate of the Independence Mall exhibit, which remains half-restored.

At the historic park, beer gardens, a playground and ball fields are big draws for local families.

Get to know Wissahickon Valley Park, with its 50 miles of trails for hikers, bikers and anyone looking to enjoy a nearby trip to the great outdoors.

During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in 2021, water rushed down the creek, flooding Forbidden Drive.