Public Spaces
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.
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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.
8 years ago
Trashcan Takeover replaces ads with art on Philly cans
The Trashcan Takeover campaign to put art on public trash cans hits back at tasteless advertising.
8 years ago
Listen 1:59Artists taking up residence as Cherry Street pier readies for October opening
The Cherry Street Pier on the Delaware River waterfront is expected to open Oct. 12 with an open-air park, marketplace, food service and bar, and an artists colony.
8 years ago
A historian on the Rizzo debate: ‘It comes down to what statues do’
Controversy surrounding the 10-foot-tall statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo across from City Hall has rekindled in recent weeks
8 years ago
Starting this fall, LOVE Park will be open for wedding ceremonies
What if you could say 'I do' in front of one of the city’s most iconic artworks?
8 years ago
What if the library could mend public life?
Ashley Hahn checks out the Free Library’s Center for Public Life, a new unit that’s aiming to connect Philadelphians of every stripe through cultural and civic programs.
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