Parks & Recreation
Budget woes for Philly parks, PA schools | urban bird strikes | Francisville wants condos | Live Arts lineup
AVI’s Harrisburg hurdles | Barnes and civic identity | budget deadlines | lost South Philly | finding parks funding | protecting urban gardens
May 18-20: Festivals, LOVE Your Parks, House Tours
This weekend is jam-packed with events, including house tours to festivals and park celebrations.
Vacant industrial puzzles | Hunting Park honored | beautiful Boyd | clearing wrongful L&I violations | Marina View redo
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia Plans “Run to Rebuild” Fundraiser
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia will host its second annual “Run to Rebuild” 5K run and 2 mile walk fundraiser on Saturday, May 19.
Sister Cities Park: Logan Square’s new high-impact, playful park
Sister Cities Park will open on Thursday May 10, a year after construction began. The new park is a heavily programmed space aimed at drawing more people to the Parkway. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside.
Philadelphia LOVE Your Park Week: May 12-19
Join the city in celebrating Philadelphia’s diverse parks this May with the “Show us your love” park appreciation contest and LOVE Your Park Week events.
Grassroots movement advocates to restore baseball tradition in West Parkside
In the 1930s and 1940s, baseball was played at the 44th and Parkside ballpark, where the Philadelphia Stars, affiliated with the Negro League, began a legacy that community organizers are attempting to restore for future generations. Connor Showalter and Jade McKenzie take a closer look for Philadelphia Neighborhoods .
Triangle Park fenced, as negotiations over public purchase stall
Triangle Park at 601 Christian Street is a private property which neighbors have been tending as a public green space since 2007. Last week the property’s owner, Stuart Schlaffman fenced the lot. What will it take for Triangle Park to become an official park?
Parks & Rec budget shift | Planning Commission supports Norris Square rezoning | townhouses for Rivers Edge | Mercy Street gardening | Grand Jury looks at Buck fire | SEPTA’s nerve center | Moyer rules
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