Public Spaces

The cap will be home to nearly 12 acres of parkland and seamlessly connect Old City to the Delaware River waterfront at Penn’s Landing.

The event was organized to pay for bonuses intended to offset the pervasive lifeguard shortage.

Mayor Jim Kenney’s massive public space initiative is finally back on track to finish the renovations on its list, but the future is unclear.

The city wants to nearly double the number of bike share stations and will concentrate on underserved areas in historically-marginalized communities.

The Free Library of Philadelphia announced this week that 10 of its 54 branches will begin offering regularly scheduled Saturday hours.

The city wants to eliminate disparities in tree coverage between neighborhoods.

The sea of trash Eagles fans leave behind is “totally unacceptable,” one resident said. But the city’s sanitation force is “happy” to clean up after wins.

Guest speakers coming to Wilmington include NBA star Mauhmoud Abdul-Rauf, actor Phylicia Rashad, and rapper Slick Rick.

“Come out, walk the trails, discover nature,” said Alicia Burbage. “You'll be amazed at what you can find.”

Opponents worry the bill could lead to more tree loss and flooding. “Please listen to us, man,” one activist pleaded.

The transit agency is adding information about trafficking on digital signage in addition to static signs being posted in bus depots.

New Garden Township has acquired 106-acres of land, once the site of the Loch Nairn Golf Club, for use as a passive-recreation park.

Dozen’s stood in protest outside Thursday’s FDR Park redevelopment meeting in South Philly after being denied entry. A virtual meeting is scheduled for March 1.

The bill, which would exempt the golf course from rules meant to prevent erosion, was amended again to further address environmental concerns.

WHYY News and the Free Library of Philadelphia hosted a community forum Wednesday to discuss the multifaceted topic of motorbikes and ATVs in the city.