
Public Spaces
A Philly environmental leader’s grand vision to turn vacant lots into a new park system
Jerome Shabazz of the Overbrook Environmental Education Center is working with Temple, Drexel, and city officials on the effort.
2 years ago
Improvements are coming to Rainbow Meadow Park in Delran
Money from the American Rescue Plan will go towards trails, family areas, and restrooms.
2 years ago
‘Cracking the federal code’: New grant could help Latino businesses find money
The Truist Foundation’s $1.2 million grant will unlock federal money for small Latino businesses.
2 years ago
The problem with North Philly’s new BigBelly trash cans
They have foot pedals! And better sensors, reportedly. But some remain unconvinced they’ll help reduce litter.
2 years ago
Dog days of summer in West Philly: 35 photos showcase Baltimore Avenue’s warm weather fun
The people, pets, and places that form a thriving community.
2 years ago
Mt. Joy’s concerts at The Mann doubled as a food drive. Fans donated roughly 3,000 pounds of food
“Music speaks to the soul and so does food,” said Sharing Excess Director Evan Ehlers.
2 years ago
Athletes with disabilities race down the Schuylkill River in 40th Annual BAYADA Regatta
Rowers left their crutches and wheelchairs on the docks to race at the 40th Annual BAYADA Regatta!
2 years ago
Philly teen carpenter apprentice helps transform Wells Fargo Center
19-year-old Saulih Khalifah, initially signed up for labor duties at the Wells Fargo Center, but found himself in the Carpenters' Apprentice Ready Program. More doors opened.
2 years ago
New Jersey reaches restoration deal for Toms River Superfund site
Ciba-Geigy Chemical Corp. dumped toxic substances into waterways and buried 47,000 drums of toxic waste into the ground, causing a cancer cluster among children.
2 years ago
Philadelphia Zoo selects first woman president and CEO in 164-year history
Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman will be the zoo’s 15th president.
2 years ago
The most interesting items from Bankroll’s 1,244-lot, fire-sale restaurant auction
It’s your chance to pick up artifacts of a fascinatingly confused blip in the city’s dining scene.
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The K&T trail along the Delaware River in Northeast Philly has been expanded
The expansion of the K&T trail is part of a larger effort to connect 11 miles of trails in Northeast Philadelphia.
2 years ago
Philly starts replacing its street lights with more efficient LEDs
The project is expected to cut the energy used by street lights in half, saving enough electricity annually to power nearly 3,700 homes.
2 years ago
The South Philly park's popular boating and fishing programs are at risk. More park rangers might help, organizers say, but is there funding?
2 years ago
FDR Park’s popular boating and fishing programs are at risk thanks to repeated vandalism
Paddles trashed, rods stolen, toilets dumped in the lake… More park rangers might help, but is there funding?
2 years ago