Public Spaces
Catto mural tells of collective resistance in 19th century Philly
A new mural of 19th century Philadelphia activist Octavius Catto shows a collective movement for civil rights.
8 years ago
What should a monument be? Here’s what Philadelphians said
After last year's citywide exhibition of 20 temporary monuments, the Monument Lab issues a report on what the public wants.
8 years ago
Most Philadelphia public libraries to close on Saturdays
Fewer than half of the branches of Philadelphia's public libraries will be open on Saturdays this fall because of a lack of funding.
8 years ago
City fights filthy streets with viral video
Nic Esposito, head of Mayor Jim Kenney’s Zero Waste and Litter cabinet, isn't shy about the work it will take to clean Philadelphia's notoriously filthy streets.
8 years ago
Fairmount Park gave artists the keys to a historic mansion. One year later, they aren’t leaving.
Hatfield House has become a hub for artists within the last year, but it still hasn't become a community space for all of Strawberry Mansion.
8 years ago
Petition wants to make visiting the dead at Woodlands Cemetery safer for the living
More than 1,000 people have signed a petition calling for street safety improvements along Woodland Avenue.
8 years ago
The story behind the light-colored mist in Dilworth Park’s new installation
Dilworth Park at Philadelphia City Hall has opened the first phase of its permanent art piece, "Pulse."
8 years ago
Feds OK deer hunting in Heinz Wildlife Refuge, near Philly airport
The bow-and-arrow hunts are planned for 10 days a year. The refuge will be closed to other visitors on those days.
8 years ago
At Flight 93 memorial, a dream is realized
A memorial honoring those 40 people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, is finally finished.
8 years ago
Hang on to summer a little longer with outdoor movie screenings from Philly Film Society
The film society partners with community organizations for each presentation.
8 years ago
Walking the walk along Philly’s new Rail Park
The evening jaunt was part of the Walk – Talk the Rail Park #happyhourlab hosted by CityLab and PlanPhilly.
8 years ago
Taking ‘panes’ to overhaul Philly visitors center in LOVE Park
The challenge of installing windows in the circular visitors center has delayed its expected reopening until spring.
8 years ago
Hurricane season not only brings destruction and death but rising inequality too
Hurricane Lane, which is bearing down on Hawaii, is a reminder of the devastation hurricane season can bring.
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