Public Spaces

Billie Holiday's music comes to life in “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.” Allan Domb on public safety and more. Plus, the long history and politics of public restrooms.

The bill is aimed at businesses that dump illegally because the fines are cheaper than legal disposal fees.

Another 600 cherry trees will be planted throughout Philadelphia in preparation of the upcoming semiquincentennial of America in 2026, parks and rec officials announced.

Mural Arts Philadelphia developed a giant, iconic image on the new 21-story Crane Building that can be seen for miles.

An imam was stabbed while leading his congregation in prayer Sunday at a mosque in N.J. The suspect was quickly subdued by worshippers, arrested and charged.

Philadelphia will host its 16th annual Philly Spring Cleanup in hopes to put an end to littering and illegal dumping.

Philadelphia is planning to have a summer full of events in order to keep youth out of trouble.

As part of the Philly Spring Cleanup program on Saturday, April 15, the city is getting ready to remove dozens of abandoned bikes.

The goal is to have enough staffing to open more than 60 pools in the city. Last year, only 47 were able to open because of staffing issues.

“We're all different nationalities around here,” Lisa Loy said. “So, just like your food does follow your culture, my food is my culture.”

The Green Garden State Alliance will host an event Sunday where opponents of warehouse sprawl will trade strategy and information.

“I hope that when people think about the Southeast Asian Market, that it becomes one of those landmarks,” said Catzie Vilayphonh from the Cambodian Association.

A deal to convert the space fell apart during the pandemic. Now the Parks and Rec Department is hoping for a new concept to move in.

A union grievance has thrown a wrench in the gears of a public-private partnership aimed at tackling cleaning up Philly’s pervasive trash.

WHYY News photographer Kimberly Paynter captured some of the most scenic spring moments in Philly. Here’s what she found.