Public Spaces
Elijah Anderson on ‘Black in White Space’
Sociologist and author Elijah Anderson joins us to discuss his new book, 'Black in White Space: The Enduring Impact of Color in Everyday Life.'
Air Date: June 7, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29West Philly’s Memorial Garden is 19 years old — and deemed open for development
The community green space in Haddington was awarded to a Turn the Key developer with little notice or discussion. The Land Bank is now reconsidering its process.
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At least three people were killed Saturday night and 12 others injured when multiple shooters fired at one another amid a crowd on busy South Street.
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Grab your binoculars: 5 planets are lined up nicely for you to see at dawn this month
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be sequentially aligned and visible at dawn throughout June. The last time this happened was in 2004.
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Library workers call for longer hours, more staff to prevent summer gun violence surge
Philadelphia libraries aren’t open on the weekends or evenings, and many have trouble staying open during the week.
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This immersive sound installation brings you inside the Schuylkill River
A rushing river is a familiar sound. But underwater, there’s a whole other sonic world — where insects drum, fish click, and bubbles burst.
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Listen 1:47Memorial Day in Philadelphia: 8 city landmarks that commemorate fallen heroes
These memorials around the city pay tribute to those who’ve served.
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Increased police presence around Camden schools a short-term plan, officials say
Camden’s current plan to increase police presence at schools is short-term, as officials talk about what to do for next school year.
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Opinion: Open spaces in Philly not keeping up with the urgent and obvious need
In a nationwide assessment of dollars spent on maintaining and creating parks and open spaces, Philly’s ranking saw a big drop.
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New Jersey state parks, forests, and recreation areas are free to all for the summer
N.J. offers free admission to all state parks, forests, and recreational areas. State leaders say water quality is in good shape ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
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Councilmember Brooks’ “Restore Community Land” plan would address bank-owned properties from a failed bond deal from 1997.
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Opinion: Let’s learn to share – sports and nature can co-exist in Philly parks
Retaining and preserving open spaces has ecological value, and so does providing space for young Philadelphians participating in sports programs.
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Camden is main beneficiary of N.J.’s federal brownfield cleanup grants
N.J. is receiving a $6.5 million grant to clean up contaminated areas known as brownfields. A significant portion is going to Elijah Perry Park in Camden.
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FDR park renovation officially begins with Welcome Center groundbreaking
One official called the project’s planned public restrooms “the culmination of a dream.”
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Europe accused of ‘double-standard’ on Ukrainian refugees
The quick acceptance of Ukrainians fleeing Russia's aggression puts a spotlight on Europe's “double standard” for migrants.
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