Public Spaces

A pivotal meeting Tuesday could decide the fate of the project.

One possible challenge: Officials say a $12 million federal grant to help implement the Philly Tree Plan is frozen.

The Old City and Chinatown park has started a handful of capital improvements anticipating a new, underground PATCO train stop.

The VIVA Padel & Pickleball Club will offer courts, social events and amenities that are the first of its kind in the city.

The traveling exhibit uses preserved human specimens to give a deeper look at how everyday choices impact the body.

City Council voted against a proposed baseball field at Folk Memorial Park after strong community opposition and environmental concerns.

Ryan Quigley was invited to spend the new year in New Orleans with his friend and Louisiana native Tiger Bech.

Federal officials are examining a retrieved voice recorder for clues to the cause of the crash, which killed seven.

Of the 22 people hurt, five remain hospitalized, with at least three in critical condition, according to city leaders.

Data provided by the Free Library of Philadelphia shows 29 branches closed at least once in 2024 due to heating issues.

Organizers expect to complete the next step in turning the Reading Railroad Viaduct into a park in a few months, but there’s a long way to go.

More than two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, reproductive rights was a key issue highlighted during the demonstration.

The mayor’s pilot program adding another trash day in Center City and South Philly was meant to reduce litter — but some residents say the problem has only gotten worse.

Terrill Haigler has been using it for junk removal and illegal dump pickups around Philly, offering jobs for returning citizens.

The northern Delaware park is replacing the historic Chambers House Nature Center with a center that focuses on education and recreation.