Topic: Philadelphia Parks

It’s getting hotter. We need to start planning for it.

Pop-ups, beer gardens and other seasonal spots in Philly to have some drinks and a nosh out of doors

The design for the Municipal Services Building plaza is like too many of our public spaces: bland and uncomfortable. Here, some ways we could do better

A government strategist has a radical idea for the historic park at the heart of a recent controversy over its William Penn statue

The architect of Central Park’s Edenic resurgence has retired to our own Rittenhouse Square, where he is the most well-versed park volunteer. Here’s what he thinks we can learn from NYC

Former Eagle Connor Barwin’s annual fundraiser to rebuild city parks features the Philly-born singer songwriter, a tailgate party with special guests and a chance to rock out for good

The intentionally welcoming outdoors club celebrates birding season with events in spring, fall (and other seasons too) — for all people

The Memphis Grizzlies loaned its NBA star power to get citizens competing to pick up litter. Could a Philly “Litter League” help clean up our streets, too?

We’re looking for the parks, pools, arts, more happy-making people who fill our city with joy. Nominate a City worker as an Integrity Icon by March 31

Two City workers were shot and killed on the job last year, while several others were threatened. The Trace looks at how the City of Philadelphia is responding