
Public Spaces
Philadelphia International Airport celebrates its brigade of stress-busting therapy dogs
Members of the Wagging Tails Brigade of therapy dogs were honored Monday at PHL, marking five years that the dogs have been dutifully working in the airport's corridors.
10 months ago
Burlington County partnership to increase police presence around River Line communities
The Burlington County Sheriff’s Office will work with police departments in the river towns and NJ Transit Police to deter crime.
10 months ago
Listen 1:09Streets near Rittenhouse Row will go car-free on September Sundays
Advocates are hoping for a broader revival of the Philly Free Streets program.
10 months ago
Will Philly’s car-free streets boost business? Some retailers will find out in September
Several streets near Rittenhouse Square in Center City will temporarily close to vehicle traffic every Sunday in September during a pilot program.
11 months ago
Listen 1:00Southern Delaware town’s 11 p.m. teen curfew draws mixed reviews
Seaford’s curfew for teens between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. is an attempt to enhance public safety in the southern Delaware town.
11 months ago
“I don't think anyone should have to experience losing a loved one, or even just a neighbor, in this way,” said a rep for Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia.
11 months ago
Workers free mama cat and kittens from SEPTA station in West Philadelphia
A mother cat tucked her kittens away behind a stairwell at 63rd Street Station, where they became stuck.
11 months ago
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk to close after the 2024 season
The owner, Jay Gillian, said while he's tried to sustain Wonderland for as long as possible, it's no longer a viable business.
11 months ago
Here’s how Tropical Storm Debby will impact the Philly region
Some areas have already seen a month’s worth of rain this week.
11 months ago
Listen 1:06Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, per the National Weather Service.
11 months ago
Camden officials are now offering residents money for reporting illegal dumpers
Tips that lead to the arrest and conviction of illegal dumpers can earn up to $1,000.
11 months ago
Listen 1:01A year after deadly flash flooding in Bucks County, family members remember loved ones
There were 10 flood-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 2023, according to the National Weather Service. That’s the highest number in the state since 2011.
11 months ago
Listen 4:56Philly’s historic Mount Vernon cemetery could be yours for $1 million
Cemetery volunteers are working to make the urban forest open to families with loved ones buried there. It will be a long road ahead.
11 months ago
Listen 1:30A deadly day in Philly for cyclist, pedestrian
A CHOP resident was among the victims of vehicular violence in the city Wednesday. A vigil for those killed will be held Sunday.
12 months ago
Addiction medicine providers told members of Philadelphia City Council that addiction treatment options have not caught up to the complex needs of today.
12 months ago