Topic: Philadelphia Parks
Outdoor Drinking Spots in Philadelphia
Pop-ups, beer gardens and other seasonal spots in Philly to have some drinks and a nosh out of doors
By Lauren McCutcheon
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we have a street fest, live comedy, a local author, fresh theater and dance, the Penn Relays, fundraisers with fine food, and a festival of WOE! (It's better than it sounds).
By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith
The New Urban Order: Do We Really Need More Moveable Chairs?
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
By Diana Lind
Guest Commentary: What Should We Do with Welcome Park?
A government strategist has a radical idea for the historic park at the heart of a recent controversy over its William Penn statue
By Mark Nicastre
“A Place Where Everyone Comes Together”
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
By Christine Speer Lejeune
The Citizen Recommends: Alex G Concert to Benefit Make the World Better
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
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
The Citizen Recommends: In Color Birding Club
The intentionally welcoming outdoors club celebrates birding season with events in spring, fall (and other seasons too) — for all people
By Kiersten A. Adams
Ideas We Should Steal: Clean Up Trash With Pro Sports Teams
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?
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy