Public Spaces

The city is working on ways to make the city safer in the wake of a deadly mass shooting that left three people dead and 11 others wounded.

Sociologist and author Elijah Anderson joins us to discuss his new book, 'Black in White Space: The Enduring Impact of Color in Everyday Life.'

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.

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.

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be sequentially aligned and visible at dawn throughout June. The last time this happened was in 2004.

Philadelphia libraries aren’t open on the weekends or evenings, and many have trouble staying open during the week.

A rushing river is a familiar sound. But underwater, there’s a whole other sonic world — where insects drum, fish click, and bubbles burst.

These memorials around the city pay tribute to those who’ve served.

Camden’s current plan to increase police presence at schools is short-term, as officials talk about what to do for next school year.

In a nationwide assessment of dollars spent on maintaining and creating parks and open spaces, Philly’s ranking saw a big drop.

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.

Councilmember Brooks’ “Restore Community Land” plan would address bank-owned properties from a failed bond deal from 1997.

Retaining and preserving open spaces has ecological value, and so does providing space for young Philadelphians participating in sports programs.

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.

One official called the project’s planned public restrooms “the culmination of a dream.”