Topic: Fairmount Park

This week we have our first official fireworks of the Independence Day celebration season, plus Ignite Philly, The Breeders, Manayunk Art Festival, Family Fest at the Navy Yard, and more

To celebrate its 50th anniversary — and the nation’s 250th — the West Fairmount Park music venue will unveil a dramatic new look to its campus on Monday

About 95 percent of Philadelphians live within walking distance to a park. Here’s what you can do to help yours, no matter the season

A weather-proof polo arena for kids – in Philadelphia? That seemingly wild vision has become a reality for young horse riders

Since the pandemic forced people outside, birding is having a moment. In Philly, it’s helping residents see their city anew

Warm weather often brings a spike in shootings. Officials are hoping to mitigate it through teen programming and increased patrols

A celebrated, polo playing Philadelphian will star in this weekend’s Polo Classic in Fairmount Park. (Iconic American designers are welcome to make generous endorsement offers.)

Rain, haze and heat make it tough to be outside in Philly this summer. Here, some places to go to feel like you’re outdoors while inside

The director of urban forestry at Parks and Rec is in charge of planting the trees that make our city more beautiful and livable—and making tree-centric programs accessible to all

Along with Drexel’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, we’re kicking off a speakers series that features a host of bold-face names exploring the intersection of private real estate development and the public good.