Public Spaces

The call for community-led projects across Philadelphia is open until Oct. 1. All city residents and community groups are welcome to apply.

The city-perimeter journey returns this fall, inviting Philadelphians to rediscover and connect with their city and neighbors, step by step.

El estado amplía su programa de sillas de ruedas todoterreno a 5 parques, brindando más acceso a senderos para personas con problemas de movilidad.

The library closed in December after a stalled roof replacement caused leaks and pieces of plaster ceiling to fall to the floor.

While beaches are a well-known summer draw to South Jersey, summer festivals give smaller communities a sense of pride and provide an economic boost.

The memo of understanding announced last spring followed a massive fire at EMR’s Ferry Avenue facility earlier this year.

The fire was reported just after 6 p.m. on Reach Street. Philadelphia officials say the injured include three adults and three children.

This hour, we envision new ways to fix public transit and explore solutions to revitalize a system that, year after year, seems to be under threat.

Environmental regulators denied a hearing request for a permit that would pave the way for construction at the airport.

The state is expanding its public, off-road wheelchair program to five state parks, giving visitors with mobility challenges new access to trails.

The playground honors hockey players John and Matt Gaudreau, who were killed by a suspected drunk driver last August.

Officials say a 16-year-old is in critical condition, while a 10-year-old, 11-year-old and another teenager are listed as stable. A Christy Rec Center employee was also shot.

City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier hopes the Summer Winter Community Garden deal will be a model for securing more garden land.

The bronze likeness of Sadie Alexander will be installed not far from where former Mayor Frank Rizzo’s statue used to be, before it was taken down.

A summer of sidewalk closures, fencing and noise has already hurt foot traffic and revenue in Philly. Now, a new wave of road work threatens to prolong the pain.