Public Spaces

Overdue inspections threw a wrench in Opera Philadelphia’s plans to activate the vacant Macy’s building.

The circular structure has sat vacant for about a decade. The city hopes to fill it in time for a jam-packed year of national events.

As a long-term funding solution for SEPTA remains up in the air, the weeklong event encourages Philadelphians to think critically about accessible transit.

The city finished installing a second “cool pavement” test patch this summer. So far, results are mixed.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro demands the rejection of all forms of political violence.

The campaign centers around advertisements and an interactive badge builder where people can express their love for the City of Brotherly Love.

The splash fountains of Dilworth Plaza are now a temporary public art installation that allow people to conduct water like an orchestra.

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.