
Public Spaces
How a Delco ‘curbside happy hour’ changed Lansdowne lives for the better
For 260 consecutive weeks since the pandemic, a group of Lansdowne neighbors have gathered to bond over drinks in a suburban spin on Philadelphia stoop culture.
3 months ago
Listen 5:23SEPTA approves a transit-oriented development deal in Conshohocken
SEPTA scrapped plans for a $48 million park and ride garage near its regional rail station and instead approved a mixed-use development project lease.
3 months ago
Listen 1:04Chester County protesters join global demonstration against Tesla CEO Elon Musk
The growing movement targeting Musk’s company comes amid a rise in vandalism of Tesla vehicles.
3 months ago
‘Born and raised’: Will Smith returns home for West Philadelphia street naming in his honor
The “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” actor was given a hero’s welcome and the first key to the city issued by Mayor Cherelle Parker.
3 months ago
Listen 1:12Neighbors outraged over Nazi flag flying outside of Montgomery County home
Neighbors say they first noticed the flag along Meng Road about two weeks ago and contacted Lower Frederick Township to see if anything could be done.
4 months ago
Newtown municipal authority stops plan to build wastewater treatment plant
Opponents of the project say they will continue to organize until the plan is canceled.
4 months ago
At a packed town hall, City Councilmember Jeffery Young proposed replacing the library with a mixed-use building. It didn’t go well.
4 months ago
Listen 1:24Philadelphians push the city to do more to plant and protect trees
One possible challenge: Officials say a $12 million federal grant to help implement the Philly Tree Plan is frozen.
4 months ago
Listen 1:00Bathrooms rock: Franklin Square to get $7.8M in upgrades
The Old City and Chinatown park has started a handful of capital improvements anticipating a new, underground PATCO train stop.
4 months ago
Listen 1:19From parking lot to pickleball: Founder expects to open unique racket club in Philly this spring
The VIVA Padel & Pickleball Club will offer courts, social events and amenities that are the first of its kind in the city.
5 months ago
The traveling exhibit uses preserved human specimens to give a deeper look at how everyday choices impact the body.
5 months ago
Listen 1:08Newark denies proposal to build baseball field in Delaware park after opposition
City Council voted against a proposed baseball field at Folk Memorial Park after strong community opposition and environmental concerns.
5 months ago
Eagles fan who survived New Orleans truck attack returning to city for Super Bowl
Ryan Quigley was invited to spend the new year in New Orleans with his friend and Louisiana native Tiger Bech.
5 months ago
Federal officials are examining a retrieved voice recorder for clues to the cause of the crash, which killed seven.
5 months ago