Public Spaces
From Tejería to Philadelphia, how muralist César Viveros found a life of art
The native of Veracruz has created more than 40 works for Mural Arts, plus numerous fresco paintings, sculptures, mosaics, and altars.
3 years ago
Neither the Schuylkill or Delaware pathways are continuous — yet.
3 years ago
Black bear hunting about to be legal in New Jersey
The Fish and Game Council unanimously approved lethal and non-lethal means to manage the black bear population.
3 years ago
Concept phase nearly complete for Philly’s plan to cap section of I-676
The city just released three possible designs for the massive project in Chinatown.
3 years ago
Listen 1:22Laurel Hill Cemetery has a hot rod hearse with the previous owner still inside
FYNLRYD has found its forever home parked just inside the gates of Laurel Hill East.
3 years ago
The walls that speak: Philadelphia’s top triumphs and trials in street art
Though Philadelphia’s murals are staples of the city, not all of these artistic expressions are embraced with open arms.
3 years ago
Philly’s FDR Park gets federal grant for stream and wetland restoration
$1.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help fund work in the natural areas of FDR Park, part of a $250 million park renovation.
3 years ago
The city will provide $50 million dollars in capital funding for the Family Court Building project starting in 2025.
3 years ago
A look at logistics, funding, planning, and travel disruptions for the long-planned project reconnecting Center City with the waterfront.
3 years ago
Introducing Upper Darby’s first mural arts program. Large murals coming in spring 2024
UDTJ, an Upper Darby-based social justice nonprofit, is leading the pilot program. Philadelphia Mural Arts served as inspiration for Upper Darby.
3 years ago
Listen 1:04A 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
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