Public Spaces
Philly’s streetery rules may change after few restaurants apply for outdoor dining
About 50 restaurants applied to maintain their outdoor dining facilities compared to the 800 so-called streeteries that opened during the pandemic’s peak.
3 years ago
Beach town in sand dunes battle sues New Jersey for $21M
North Wildwood is being sued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for defying a state order not to make emergency repairs to the dunes.
3 years ago
Lucy the Elephant reopens at the Jersey Shore following 15-month-long restoration
The Jersey Shore landmark underwent a 15-month-long exterior restoration to replace the metal skin that had degraded beyond repair.
3 years ago
After 13 years, the head of Philly’s Independence Visitors Center is stepping down
As Cuorato steps down, he’s optimistic about the direction Philly tourism is heading.
3 years ago
Curling brightens the dark winter months at Franklin Square
Iceless curling lanes for outdoor play is Franklin Square's first foray into winter sports.
3 years ago
Community projects selected for Philly’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday
Philadelphia250 has selected three community-based projects to develop to mark the nation’s semiquincentennial.
3 years ago
Crews remove box around Christopher Columbus statue in South Philadelphia
The box has surrounded the statue for two years. On Friday, a judge ruled it needed to be removed.
3 years ago
A winter festival and toy drive are coming to Kensington’s McPherson Square. The events are part of a collaboration between the city and residents to make the park safer.
3 years ago
Listen 4:13A Commonwealth Court panel on Friday ruled against the city in two pending cases, the latest decision in the legal battle that has surrounded the statue for nearly three years
3 years ago
Delaware to study climate change impact on the Inland Bays
Delaware’s environmental agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are partnering to find the best ways to prepare for flooding in Delaware’s Inland Bays.
3 years ago
‘Turbo mode’ bikes and trains with story receipts: 4 ways to have more fun getting around Philly
Whether you’re heading to a downtown destination or just passing through, we found a few ways to make that trip more fun.
3 years ago
Camden waterfront to become more accessible with new trails and recreational boating
Conservationists say a huge financial gift will help them to increase recreation and education on Camden’s waterfront.
3 years ago
EPA pushes for more pollution controls in the Delaware River to protect endangered Atlantic sturgeon
Only about 250 endangered Atlantic sturgeon are left in the Delaware River. Pollution has reduced oxygen levels to the point where the sturgeon struggle to breathe and breed.
3 years ago
Philly area holiday light experiences that’ll change your winter season life
For those looking to take in a bright display of holiday cheer, here’s a list of options in the Philadelphia region — both free and ticketed events.
3 years ago
City of Philadelphia asking for artist submissions for permanent Harriet Tubman statue
The project, with a budget of $500,000, will be the first statue of an African American historic female figure in the city’s public art collection.
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