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Alvin Tull is a Lead Muralist and Lead Teaching Artist with the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia. He worked with artist Lauren Cat West to create the Lovely Day mural, which covers 200 columns at the SEPTA concourse between City Hall and Walnut Streets
Arts & Entertainment

Mural Arts paid homeless artists to paint 200 columns underneath Broad Street

Two hundred concrete columns in the subway concourse were painted by homeless artists, as part of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s social service program.

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The Gloria Casarez mural as it was being erased
Community
Billy Penn

Historical marker honoring LGBTQ activist Gloria Casarez is Pennsylvania’s first for person of Latino descent

The tribute will be unveiled at Philadelphia City Hall.

5 years ago

Outdoor dining at Booker’s restaurant in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

What streeteries can teach us about reclaiming public space for people

The pandemic forced cities to rewrite the rules of the road and engage residents in the process.

5 years ago

Artist's rendering of the new place space in FDR Park
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly is getting ‘mega’ swings and climbable bird houses overlooking a lagoon at FDR Park

A lush three-acre play space with a waterfront view along with an expansive cafe are coming to South Philadelphia’s Frank Delano Roosevelt Park in 2023.

5 years ago

Police are investigating after an unruly crowd gathered outside City Hall in Philadelphia Saturday night. (6abc)
Courts & Law

Mayor Kenney, DA Krasner, and Commissioner Outlaw condemn reckless driving in Center City

The statement added that police are still investigating the incidents to identify individuals involved and see if criminal charges can be made.

5 years ago

City officials, recreation leaders and students from the Our Lady of Port Richmond school, ceremonially broke ground at Glavin playground on Sept. 30, 2021.
Community

Rebuild program emerges from a pandemic slowdown with groundbreaking celebrations at city rec centers

Events at rec centers in Olney, Harrowgate, Mantua, and Port Richmond marked new progress in the $400 million-plus public works program.

5 years ago

St. Laurentius Church spires
Community
Billy Penn

The historic spires of St. Laurentius in Fishtown are headed for demolition

With permits officially issued, dismantling of the landmark — once considered for a potential apartment rehab — is expected to begin in November.

5 years ago

Mural Arts’ executive director, Jane Golden (left), with mural models Tazmere Stephens (second from left) and Jourdyn Wood (second from right) and artist Kah Tangi, celebrate the dedication of We Are Universal to Philadelphia’s trans community
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia’s first trans mural kicks of Mural Arts Month

Mural Arts Philadelphia’s dedication of the mural highlighting trans and gender non-conforming people kicks off Mural Arts Month.

5 years ago

Jeff Leatham’s “Habitat” at the 2021 Flower Show
Community

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.

5 years ago

Students from Southwest Leadership Academy are seen in this 2019 file photo navigating a sidewalk near the school congested with wrecked cars and debris associated with two auto repair shops on the block. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

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.

5 years ago

Philadelphia rooftops
Education
Billy Penn

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.

5 years ago

Springfield Township Public Library
Community

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.

5 years ago

A group of people are pictured walking in a Philadelphia park
Community

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.

5 years ago

Protesters outside City Hall calling for vacant land to be given for community development
Urban Planning

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.

5 years ago

An age-progressed photo shows what Dulce Maria Alavez could look like today. (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children)
Courts & Law
6ABC

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.

5 years ago

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