
Public Spaces
‘Now is a great time to look up’: How to enjoy Philly’s fall foliage, from a tree nerd
As temperatures cool, Philly “tree nerd” Bryan Thompson-Nowak shares tips on how to enjoy the colorful foliage of the season.
11 months ago
Listen 2:01Flood-mitigating wetland park opens in Wilmington’s Southbridge section
The new wetland park is designed to reduce flooding and keep residents from having to use sandbags to protect homes and businesses.
11 months ago
The Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries
Greg Melville talks about his new book, "Over My Dead Body" on America's cemeteries, our changing burial practices and what they reveal about our history and who we are.
Air Date: October 18, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Philly will build or fix 10,000 curb cuts under settlement with disabled residents
The settlement filed Friday requires the city to build thousands of curb cuts over 15 years. It must be approved by a federal court.
11 months ago
A tree falls in Tioga to signal the start of an effort to clean alleyways of vegetation
The goal is to restore access to city alleyways choked off by trees and other vegetation.
11 months ago
Philly students really want after-school activities to be safe spaces, but aren’t sure it’s true
The city’s gun violence “makes being a student even more difficult,” one teenager said.
12 months ago
#PrayForPhillyChallenge: How one beat creates connections
Rapper ARSIN explains the start of the #PrayForPhillyChallenge, and how he’s hoping to connect Philly teens to resources.
12 months ago
After 45 years of science-based art, Esther Klein Gallery winds down
Since 1976, the Esther Klein Gallery has run the art program of the University City Science Center. It will reinvent itself in a new space.
12 months ago
As Philadelphia celebrates its second official Indigenous Peoples Day, the fate of the Marconi Plaza monument is still up in the air.
12 months ago
Upper Darby libraries will stop charging fines on overdue materials
The Upper Darby Township & Sellers Memorial Public Library is joining several other libraries in Delaware County and the Free Library of Philadelphia in the fine-free shift.
12 months ago
West Sadsbury Township is looking to axe open space tax at the ballot
While some townships are looking to save open space through ballot referendums, one Chester County township says that the process is complete.
12 months ago
Philadelphia judge blocks mayor’s ban on guns at Parks and Rec facilities
Philadelphia Judge issues “permanent injunction” blocking recent executive action banning guns at City Parks and Rec facilities and grounds.
12 months ago
Patronage, politics, and parking tickets: Why the PPA is the way it is
The Philadelphia Parking Authority’s history is even more convoluted than you probably thought.
12 months ago
‘To The Polls’ returns to Love Park with six freestanding murals encouraging Philly to vote
Mural Arts and Conrad Benner collaborated to bring back the popular installation celebrating civic engagement through art.
12 months ago
SEPTA launches QR code reporting system to keep buses and trains clean
On a dirty bus or train and want to notify SEPTA? You’ll soon be able to do just that by scanning a QR code with your smartphone.
12 months ago