
Public Spaces
The community’s longstanding goal to cap the Vine Street Expressway now has official backing.
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Philadelphia issues Heat Health Emergency for Monday and Tuesday
High temperatures and humidity are expected to create dangerous conditions in Philadelphia on Monday and Tuesday.
8 months ago
Philadelphia trail linking Schuylkill and Delaware rivers closer to taking shape
The Spring Garden Street Greenway would connect the Schuylkill River Trail and the Delaware River Trail, creating safe passage across Philadelphia.
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Applications are now open to participate in the program, which also offers a grant to outfit the space.
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Coatesville leaders say the city is going through a renaissance. Many think a new sports and events complex will put the city on the map.
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Take me to the river: Academy of Natural Sciences sends visitors outside to the Schuylkill
“How to Get to the River” at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University wants visitors to experience Philly’s watershed first-hand.
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‘Children still live there’: The fight for safe summer play in Kensington
Due to safety concerns in Kensington, the City of Philadelphia is downsizing a program designed to encourage outdoor play for kids.
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Listen 5:23How to get a library card in Philly (and everything you can do if you get one)
Stream a movie, download an audiobook, borrow an instrument, and more. Make sure to check the hours before you try to visit a branch.
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30 mothers, 30 photos: Gun violence photography project opens at Saunders Park
Across from Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, mothers of those lost to gun violence surround Saunders Park in a photo essay by photographer Kathy Shorr for Mural Arts.
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‘It’s bad’: City pool still not open in one of Philly’s hottest neighborhoods
City officials say opening the pool is a “major” priority, but that supply chain issues and labor shortages have delayed needed repairs.
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The heat is on: Philadelphians are flocking to city pools this summer
Philly has opened 50 public pools across the city this summer, with another 20 still closed. But neighbors are loving any splash they can get.
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Listen 1:52How to get there on public transit, and things to do if you go.
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The state grant is expected to help fund an ADA-accessible path with nighttime lighting.
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Claes Oldenburg, 93, created giant sculptures that became icons of Philly
The pop artist died on Monday at 93. His giant sculptures of common objects evoke the silly and the serious of Philly.
8 months ago
Philly police search for suspect in sexual assault at SEPTA Broad Street station
The incident occurred at the Snyder station before the first train came through early Monday. Video and DNA evidence could help police make a quick arrest.
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