Public Spaces
Concept phase nearly complete for Philly’s plan to cap section of I-676
The city just released three possible designs for the massive project in Chinatown.
8 months ago
Listen 1:22Laurel Hill Cemetery has a hot rod hearse with the previous owner still inside
FYNLRYD has found its forever home parked just inside the gates of Laurel Hill East.
8 months ago
The walls that speak: Philadelphia’s top triumphs and trials in street art
Though Philadelphia’s murals are staples of the city, not all of these artistic expressions are embraced with open arms.
8 months ago
Philly’s FDR Park gets federal grant for stream and wetland restoration
$1.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help fund work in the natural areas of FDR Park, part of a $250 million park renovation.
8 months ago
The city will provide $50 million dollars in capital funding for the Family Court Building project starting in 2025.
8 months ago
A look at logistics, funding, planning, and travel disruptions for the long-planned project reconnecting Center City with the waterfront.
8 months ago
Introducing Upper Darby’s first mural arts program. Large murals coming in spring 2024
UDTJ, an Upper Darby-based social justice nonprofit, is leading the pilot program. Philadelphia Mural Arts served as inspiration for Upper Darby.
8 months ago
Listen 1:04A Philly environmental leader’s grand vision to turn vacant lots into a new park system
Jerome Shabazz of the Overbrook Environmental Education Center is working with Temple, Drexel, and city officials on the effort.
8 months ago
Improvements are coming to Rainbow Meadow Park in Delran
Money from the American Rescue Plan will go towards trails, family areas, and restrooms.
8 months ago
‘Cracking the federal code’: New grant could help Latino businesses find money
The Truist Foundation’s $1.2 million grant will unlock federal money for small Latino businesses.
8 months ago
The problem with North Philly’s new BigBelly trash cans
They have foot pedals! And better sensors, reportedly. But some remain unconvinced they’ll help reduce litter.
8 months ago
Dog days of summer in West Philly: 35 photos showcase Baltimore Avenue’s warm weather fun
The people, pets, and places that form a thriving community.
8 months ago
Mt. Joy’s concerts at The Mann doubled as a food drive. Fans donated roughly 3,000 pounds of food
“Music speaks to the soul and so does food,” said Sharing Excess Director Evan Ehlers.
8 months ago
Athletes with disabilities race down the Schuylkill River in 40th Annual BAYADA Regatta
Rowers left their crutches and wheelchairs on the docks to race at the 40th Annual BAYADA Regatta!
8 months ago
Philly teen carpenter apprentice helps transform Wells Fargo Center
19-year-old Saulih Khalifah, initially signed up for labor duties at the Wells Fargo Center, but found himself in the Carpenters' Apprentice Ready Program. More doors opened.
8 months ago