Public Spaces

Advocates are hoping for a broader revival of the Philly Free Streets program.

Several streets near Rittenhouse Square in Center City will temporarily close to vehicle traffic every Sunday in September during a pilot program.

Seaford’s curfew for teens between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. is an attempt to enhance public safety in the southern Delaware town.

“I don't think anyone should have to experience losing a loved one, or even just a neighbor, in this way,” said a rep for Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia.

A mother cat tucked her kittens away behind a stairwell at 63rd Street Station, where they became stuck.

The owner, Jay Gillian, said while he's tried to sustain Wonderland for as long as possible, it's no longer a viable business.

Some areas have already seen a month’s worth of rain this week.

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, per the National Weather Service.

Tips that lead to the arrest and conviction of illegal dumpers can earn up to $1,000.

There were 10 flood-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 2023, according to the National Weather Service. That’s the highest number in the state since 2011.

Cemetery volunteers are working to make the urban forest open to families with loved ones buried there. It will be a long road ahead.

A CHOP resident was among the victims of vehicular violence in the city Wednesday. A vigil for those killed will be held Sunday.

Addiction medicine providers told members of Philadelphia City Council that addiction treatment options have not caught up to the complex needs of today.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is investigating potential chromium compounds that leaked onto a portion of Bartram’s Mile Trail.

The law lowers the bar for “adverse possession.” It’s part of recent moves to improve garden land security.