Public Spaces

“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.

The funding will pay for the construction of HESCO flood barriers — a series of metal baskets containing a fabric filled with a soil mixture that blocks the overflow of water.

“Private Gardens of Philadelphia” showcases beautiful places few people have seen.

After an in-depth assessment of the trail system, First State National Historical Park identified the need to add and close several trails for user safety.