Public Spaces

We rounded up the coolest spots in Delaware, New Jersey, Philadelphia and the suburbs for food and drink, outdoor activities, attractions worth the cost and free things to do.

The city and school district offer hundreds of summer programs meant to keep Philly students out of trouble and entertained during the summer months.

For 260 consecutive weeks since the pandemic, a group of Lansdowne neighbors have gathered to bond over drinks in a suburban spin on Philadelphia stoop culture.

SEPTA scrapped plans for a $48 million park and ride garage near its regional rail station and instead approved a mixed-use development project lease.

The growing movement targeting Musk’s company comes amid a rise in vandalism of Tesla vehicles.

The “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” actor was given a hero’s welcome and the first key to the city issued by Mayor Cherelle Parker.

Neighbors say they first noticed the flag along Meng Road about two weeks ago and contacted Lower Frederick Township to see if anything could be done.

Opponents of the project say they will continue to organize until the plan is canceled.

At a packed town hall, City Councilmember Jeffery Young proposed replacing the library with a mixed-use building. It didn’t go well.

A pivotal meeting Tuesday could decide the fate of the project.

One possible challenge: Officials say a $12 million federal grant to help implement the Philly Tree Plan is frozen.

The Old City and Chinatown park has started a handful of capital improvements anticipating a new, underground PATCO train stop.

The VIVA Padel & Pickleball Club will offer courts, social events and amenities that are the first of its kind in the city.

The traveling exhibit uses preserved human specimens to give a deeper look at how everyday choices impact the body.

City Council voted against a proposed baseball field at Folk Memorial Park after strong community opposition and environmental concerns.