Public Spaces
New legislation would let police confiscate more dirt bikes from Philly streets
Riding has long been part of city culture, but the vehicles aren’t street legal.
5 years ago
‘A New View’ in Camden: Citywide project to tackle illegal dumping through public art
Artists have transformed six places along Camden’s public transit corridors for the next six months. The larger goal is to boost civic pride and economic development.
5 years ago
Listen 5:29A giant circular floating deck is coming to the Schuylkill River next to Bartram’s Garden
Called FloatLab, the interactive installation is a project from Mural Arts.
5 years ago
A mash-up of Philly history at the 5th Street SEPTA station
Artist Tom Judd reshuffled historic images in his massive collage inside the 5th St. SEPTA station.
5 years ago
Cleanups, planting, and playing with worms: Earth Day 2021 in Philly
Here’s how the Philadelphia area will be celebrating Earth Day this year, and how you can participate — from cleanups and plantings to scavenger hunts.
5 years ago
Street sweeping is back: What to know about Kenney’s $62 million cleaning plan
Kenney’s plan includes $62 million over five years to expand mechanical street sweeping in certain neighborhoods.
5 years ago
Congressional push on to restore funds for Delaware River Basin regulator
A bipartisan group wants to give Delaware River Basin a higher national priority.
5 years ago
Philly rec centers hosting NRA youth gun program found to be ineffective, per Outlaw
Other officials expressed concern over the partnership with the lobbying group, which has sued the city over firearm safety laws.
5 years ago
Repeating series of the posters, which affect an edgy style, were placed over artists’ work around the city.
5 years ago
Secret Philly: The history of Swann Memorial Fountain, from execution site to temperance monument
Logan Circle’s picturesque oasis has a fascinating backstory.
5 years ago
Italian American groups and Councilmember Squilla sue Mayor Kenney for nixing Columbus Day
Filed in federal court, the lawsuit also cites the removal of the Rizzo statue and the demotion of a police captain.
5 years ago
Created by and for South Philly’s Latino community, Philibros offers Spanish books to share
A group of Latino South Philadelphia residents launched the book-sharing project to give Spanish readers easy access to books in their language.
5 years ago
Cool for the spring: Pennsylvania park programs are open again
Medical experts agree that it’s wisest to keep group gatherings outside. Good news: Pennsylvania’s park programming and party permits are open.
5 years ago
Dear Rittenhouse neighbors, please quit over-policing musicians in a public park
Residential groups and local businesses are using their influence to limit one band’s outdoor music performances in Rittenhouse Park.
5 years ago
N.J. state parks prep for the return of the COVID-19 crowds
State officials hope to avoid parks getting “overrun” with crowds, as some did last year after reopening.
5 years ago
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