Public Spaces

Greg Melville talks about his new book, "Over My Dead Body" on America's cemeteries, our changing burial practices and what they reveal about our history and who we are.

The settlement filed Friday requires the city to build thousands of curb cuts over 15 years. It must be approved by a federal court.

The goal is to restore access to city alleyways choked off by trees and other vegetation.

The city’s gun violence “makes being a student even more difficult,” one teenager said.

Rapper ARSIN explains the start of the #PrayForPhillyChallenge, and how he’s hoping to connect Philly teens to resources.

Since 1976, the Esther Klein Gallery has run the art program of the University City Science Center. It will reinvent itself in a new space.

As Philadelphia celebrates its second official Indigenous Peoples Day, the fate of the Marconi Plaza monument is still up in the air.

The Upper Darby Township & Sellers Memorial Public Library is joining several other libraries in Delaware County and the Free Library of Philadelphia in the fine-free shift.

While some townships are looking to save open space through ballot referendums, one Chester County township says that the process is complete.

Philadelphia Judge issues “permanent injunction” blocking recent executive action banning guns at City Parks and Rec facilities and grounds.

The Philadelphia Parking Authority’s history is even more convoluted than you probably thought.

Mural Arts and Conrad Benner collaborated to bring back the popular installation celebrating civic engagement through art.

On a dirty bus or train and want to notify SEPTA? You’ll soon be able to do just that by scanning a QR code with your smartphone.

The executive order is similar to a measure passed by Philadelphia City Council in 2019.

The Philadelphia Polo Classic will be a rare event for the sport of polo. Matches are almost never held in places like Edgely Field in East Fairmount Park.