Public Spaces
Philadelphia Flower Show will stay outside in 2022
This makes 2022 the second consecutive year that the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society show will be held outdoors at Franklin D. Roosevelt Park.
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Philly neighborhoods plagued by illegal auto work could find relief in City Council bills
The legislation comes as a reaction to the proliferation of vehicle repair work and sales on city streets and sidewalks.
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College is back in session: Philly’s best study spots that let you explore the city
Parks, coworking lounges, and coffee shops perfect for getting work done and having fun after.
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Delaware County Libraries is seeking community input on its future plans
The system is building a “strategic plan for the future” and is asking the public to fill out a brief survey to help shape it.
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Guided hikes and movie nights: A fall 2021 guide to exploring Philly’s parks
As the delta variant drives a surge in new COVID-19 cases, the outdoor recreation boom may continue. Here’s a guide to exploring Philly’s parks this fall.
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Community groups call on City Council to make more land available for development
A coalition of community organizations contend some of the city’s vacant land should go to them rather than to private developers.
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Police release age-progression image of Dulce Maria Alavez, girl last seen at Bridgeton park
Dulce was last seen Sept.16, 2019 at the Bridgeton City Park. A reward for details leading to her whereabouts stands at $75,000.
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Philly schools’ trash problems linger as vendor blames staff shortage
The district has yet to respond to a request for how or if it would penalize its vendor for underperformance on a $4 million annual contract.
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After a year of crises, a 100-mile walk offers a chance to see Philly anew
Artist JJ Tiziou is leading guided walks along the city’s perimeter as part of the Fringe Festival that kicked off Thursday and will run through the month.
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‘It’s fun’: Bringing tennis, and a sport for them, to Camden’s girls
A program started under the auspices of the Centerville Simbas teaches girls as young as 5 how to wield a racket and hit a volley.
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Need for costly repairs is forcing the temporary closure of two Cheltenham libraries
The American Library Association said the township’s issues are common: Similar infrastructure problems plague public libraries across the country.
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President Biden approves Gov. Wolf’s major disaster declaration for Ida
The approval will provide funding and services through the Individual Assistance Program and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
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Soaring above an alley, ContraFuerte surprises and delights
Struggling to keep both themselves and a bridge upright, Miguel Horn’s ContraFuerte is open for your interpretation.
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Philadelphia Parking Authority holding town hall to keep people out of trouble
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is offering some online education to help people avoid breaking parking rules and regulations.
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The crowds, and the sun, come out for Made in America’s return to the Parkway
The two-day festival — a Labor Day weekend fixture in Philadelphia since Jay-Z started it in 2012 — opened at noon, with COVID rules.
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