Public Spaces

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.”

The quick acceptance of Ukrainians fleeing Russia's aggression puts a spotlight on Europe's “double standard” for migrants.

The weather dampened opening weekend for the season, but some families braved the cold wind to celebrate.

Keep your eyes peeled for the little blue-and-yellow robot characters.

The Kenney admin is boosting the Parks & Rec budget this year, but advocates say it’s not enough.

Amtrak built a wall on wheels to accommodate Virginia Maksymowicz’s “Tools of the Trade,” honoring hand labor in the national rail system.

On Friday – Arbor Day – groups of students helped plant the new trees, which in time may grow to be 80 feet tall.

Should City Council have say over who’s on the Zoning Board of Adjustment? And should it be larger, with specific types of people on it?

It creates an instantly iconic selfie spot on Independence Mall.

At the height of the pandemic, 39 states allowed cocktails-to-go — at least in the short term. Iowa was first to make the change permanent in 2020.