Public Spaces

The city pushed to hire 400 lifeguards ahead of the pools opening. Parks and Recreation leaders say the spaced out schedule will allow for more lifeguards to finish training.

A recent Supreme Court decision stripped federal protections for some wetlands nationwide. Pa. and N.J. have strong state laws, but Del.'s wetlands could be at risk.

Some business owners said they noticed people riding e-bikes too fast, zipping down the boards.

“I understand that these new directives will affect many people who are not teens, but it’s important that we stop this type of behavior now,” Mayor Jay Gillian said.

If you pay attention, you can see or hear a wide variety of birds, especially in migration season.

Authorities stated that no lifeguards were on duty at the time the teen drowned.

The report finds that most beaches in the state are in fairly good condition, according to environmental experts — but a warning has been issued for swimmers.

Outdoor water features known as spraygrounds are considered one way to help residents of all ages stay cool during increasingly hot summers.

A formal designation could still take several years and it wouldn’t change existing regulations around the use of the lake.

For 15 years, Stockton University has issued its shorecast for the summer season. This year shows continued improvement over the first years of COVID-19.

The historic property has sat vacant for years, frustrating neighbors who want to see it become a neighborhood asset again.

The Holocaust Plaza in Center City has the oldest Holocaust memorial sculpture in America. Now it is commissioning the largest mural.

In one of Philly’s hottest neighborhoods, the influx of trees “gives people hope,” says one resident.

Advocates worry the recent removal of tide gates at FDR Park hurt trees. Experts say it depends on the species and on how long they’re inundated.

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