Topic: Philadelphia Parks
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week we welcome StorySLAM, not one but two comedy festivals, National Liberty Museum's Great American Tailgate, the 100th birthday of the Ben Franklin Bridge, and much more
By Christina Griffith
Everything is TV Now — Including Cities
An urbanist believes the recent successes of FIFA Fan Fests, the NBA Finals, even Toy Story 5 prove synchronous watching is the new placemaking
By Diana Lind
Leveraging Philly’s Formidable Volunteer Love
From public parks to open source software, Philadelphia’s wealth of donated labor needs a professional boost to really thrive
By Michelle Lee
How to Love Your Park All Year Round
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
By Rebecca Gibian
Books, Binoculars and Birds
“Birder Backpacks” at 20 Free Library branches take Philadelphians from the stacks to the trails
By Thomas Devaney
“We Love Birds.”
Since the pandemic forced people outside, birding is having a moment. In Philly, it’s helping residents see their city anew
By Thomas Devaney
Let’s Rethink What it Means to “Touch the Bell”
A call to action for all Philadelphians
By Thomas Devaney
“Keep Moving, Whatever You Do”
We Walk PHL has logged over 3,000 walks in 28 city locations over the last eight years. It’s reshaping how Philadelphians feel and appreciate their parks
By Thomas Devaney
We Need More Complete Parks
Are a restroom and a snack bar too much to ask for?
By Diana Lind
Four Ways Philly can Grow our Tree Canopy
The City’s ambitious Tree Plan will need an all-out effort to accomplish. Here, some ideas we could steal from elsewhere
By Courtney DuChene