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Here’s where you can see cherry blossoms in Philly
It’s cherry blossom season! We put together a guide to help you find the perfect spot to see the colorful, flowering trees.
6 months ago
A judge declined to halt renovations at FDR Park. Residents opposing the plan are trying again
A Philadelphia judge wrote that most of the work the residents object to is done, and future project phases only “endeavor to improve” the park.
6 months ago
Selected block parties will receive a $250 ShopRite gift card, patriotic decorations, mini Constitutions and outdoor toys meant to inspire civic pride.
6 months ago
Listen 1:16Erykah Badu, Jay-Z headlining Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park’s Belmont Plateau
The Roots will serve as Jay-Z’s backing band during his performance Saturday, while Badu will headline Sunday.
7 months ago
Listen 1:01‘How far can we take it?’ Open Streets returns to Rittenhouse, with eyes on expansion
Organizers also announce Midtown Village dates and call for similar events citywide.
7 months ago
Late WMMR DJ Pierre Robert to be memorialized in Rittenhouse Square
A bench in the Philadelphia DJ’s favorite park will be dedicated to him this spring.
7 months ago
Listen 0:55Studio 2 Extra: Remembering Isaiah Zagar
Studio 2 co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent is joined by Jeremiah Zagar, filmmaker and son of Isaiah Zagar.
Air Date: February 20, 2026 2:44 pm
Listen 05:59LOVE Park’s ‘flying saucer’ could take off with a new concept by summer
Philly’s oval-shaped landmark and former visitors center has been shuttered for a decade. It could reopen in time for the semiquincentennial.
8 months ago
Listen 1:06South Philly residents’ lawsuit against FDR Park renovations can continue, judge rules
After a three-day hearing, a judge disagreed with the city that the residents waited too long to sue. The residents want the judge to halt renovations.
8 months ago
Listen 1:12Philadelphia’s Independence Hall reopens after being closed for 4 months
The birthplace of democracy got spruced up for America’s 250th celebrations.
8 months ago
Listen 1:16The removal enforces a White House executive order to remove exhibits “disparaging” American history. The city has filed a lawsuit.
8 months ago
The fiberglass Liberty Bell replicas are designed to show the city’s diversity as part of the Bells Across PA project.
9 months ago
Listen 1:14Philadelphia expands twice-a-week trash collection
The effort officially expanded to include the neighborhoods of Fishtown and Kensington, among others.
9 months ago
Listen 1:04Philadelphia readies first-ever New Year’s Eve concert on the Parkway
The event will feature LL Cool J, who boycotted his July 4 show because of a city workers strike.
9 months ago
National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday
Trump's birthday, June 14, is also Flag Day. The change is one of several new admission policies that include higher entry fees for international visitors.
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