Public Spaces

Why is congestion so bad in Philadelphia and how can transportation be improved for drivers, cyclists, walkers, and everyone in between?

A mother's fatal fall on New York City subway stairs has raised the question of why many public transportation systems like SEPTA are not fully accessible — yet.

Thirty Philadelphia artists submitted work that has replaced all advertising in the Walnut-Locust Station.

Research shows kids benefit from playgrounds, but 2/3 of Philadelphia public elementary schools don’t have playgrounds. To build them, schools are relying on private funders.

An environmental advocacy organization has filed a lawsuit against a Jersey Shore town, saying the action is to protect public beach access. 

As developers descend on the Delaware River waterfront with plans for luxurious new high-rises, a bill is getting considered intended to protect public access to the river.

People running up the Rocky steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art now face something new at the top – a wall of 10 cast-iron figures planted on the top step.

A gunman who opened fire inside a Florida bank Wednesday afternoon killed five people before surrendering to SWAT negotiators, police said.

The payment ends a lawsuit filed in August after a Darul Amaanah Academy teacher and students complained they were harassed by management and staff at the Foster Brown Pool.

New PHA building and an influx of workers is expected to continue boosting Ridge Avenue Corridor. Bella's Restaurant and Grill is already seeing a surge of customers.

Reviving the Delaware River took decades and came about through a combination of social need, public outcry, and political will. Here, we look at the river's history.

The National Park Service says it is taking the extraordinary step of dipping into entrance fees to pay for staffing at its highly visited parks.

The Haddonfield Outdoor Sculpture Trust is growing a public art exhibition on the streets of Haddonfield, New Jersey.

The unseasonably-warm temperatures helped Mummers and fans alike bask in Philadelphia's New Year's Day tradition.

On this Christmas rebroadcast of The Why, we look back at the rise and fall of The Gallery, once holiday shopping institution in Philadelphia.