Public Spaces

A look at logistics, funding, planning, and travel disruptions for the long-planned project reconnecting Center City with the waterfront.

UDTJ, an Upper Darby-based social justice nonprofit, is leading the pilot program. Philadelphia Mural Arts served as inspiration for Upper Darby.

Jerome Shabazz of the Overbrook Environmental Education Center is working with Temple, Drexel, and city officials on the effort.

Money from the American Rescue Plan will go towards trails, family areas, and restrooms.

The Truist Foundation’s $1.2 million grant will unlock federal money for small Latino businesses.

They have foot pedals! And better sensors, reportedly. But some remain unconvinced they’ll help reduce litter.

The people, pets, and places that form a thriving community.

“Music speaks to the soul and so does food,” said Sharing Excess Director Evan Ehlers.

Rowers left their crutches and wheelchairs on the docks to race at the 40th Annual BAYADA Regatta!

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.

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.

Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman will be the zoo’s 15th president.

It’s your chance to pick up artifacts of a fascinatingly confused blip in the city’s dining scene.

The expansion of the K&T trail is part of a larger effort to connect 11 miles of trails in Northeast Philadelphia.

The project is expected to cut the energy used by street lights in half, saving enough electricity annually to power nearly 3,700 homes.