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Bullets Along the Delaware and the Paradox of a Nature Trail
City Life

Bullets Along the Delaware and the Paradox of a Nature Trail

After the fatal shooting of Walter Wallace, Jr. by Philadelphia Police officers, Ann de Forest reflects on a disconcerting walk at Pennypack on the Delaware

Centennial Commons Puts Community Back Into The Park
Urbanism

Centennial Commons Puts Community Back Into The Park

The gateway to West Fairmount Park is about to get a serious makeover with people and progressive public space practices as a priority. John Henry Scott reports

Fairmount Park First Major Urban Park System To Get Google Street View Treatment
Photography

Fairmount Park First Major Urban Park System To Get Google Street View Treatment

Google mapping program will bring virtual hiking to Fairmount Park

Bridesburg, Riverfront Neighborhood Now With Riverfront Access
Urbanism

Bridesburg, Riverfront Neighborhood Now With Riverfront Access

With a land swap championed by Councilman Bobby Henon, Philadelphia gained a win-win scenario with the expansion of Dietz & Watson’s facilities and a new riverfront park. Plan Philly’s Jared Brey and Hidden City’s Brad Maule explore the future park in Bridesburg—the riverfront neighborhood which will finally have access to the riverfront

The Pintos: A Philadelphia Immigration Story, Told Through Art At Washington Avenue Pier
Art & Design

The Pintos: A Philadelphia Immigration Story, Told Through Art At Washington Avenue Pier

With Pier 53 officially open on the Delaware Riverfront today, Philadelphia welcomes its newest park—and its newest piece of public art. Brad Maule profiles Jody Pinto’s Land Buoy and the tale of art, nature, and immigration it weaves on the site where her father came to America with his family

Incident On Wissahickon White Trail, Or, An Open Letter To Dog People
Urbanism

Incident On Wissahickon White Trail, Or, An Open Letter To Dog People

While hiking alone yesterday in the Wissahickon, Brad Maule encountered two dogs running off-leash, and they didn’t respond well to his trash grabbing apparatus

Colonial Ruins On The 12th Hole
Photography

Colonial Ruins On The 12th Hole

On the back side of the back nine at Sedgley Woods Golf Course, a ruin has become a canvas for graffiti writers. Brad Maule finds many a famous name in the story of The Cliffs in Fairmount Park

Bartram’s Mile High
Urbanism

Bartram’s Mile High

As the Bartram’s Mile segment of the growing and trail along the Schuylkill Banks inches closer to reality, neighbors and park users are invited to provide their feedback at meetings tonight and next Monday. Brad Maule has the latest on Southwest Philly’s next major green space


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