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Lost In The Shuffle: Finding Philly’s Displaced Soldiers
Preservation

Lost In The Shuffle: Finding Philly’s Displaced Soldiers

In honor of Memorial Day, Mickey Herr tracks the reinterred remains of soldiers who fought in the American Revolution and Civil War from Washington Square to Palumbo Recreation Center to Old Swedes’ Church in South Philly

Learning From Dilworth Park’s Water Magic
Art & Design

Learning From Dilworth Park’s Water Magic

Thérèse d’Auria Ryley examines how Philadelphia’s relationship with water fountains and rivers is redefining the way urban planners design public space

The National Parks: America’s Best In Show
Art & Design

The National Parks: America’s Best In Show

To celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, the Philadelphia Flower Show—its 188th—brings the country’s greatest natural treasures together under one roof. Park enthusiast Brad Maule laces up his boots and hits the Flower Show trail

Blue Roof, Green Space, New City
Architecture

Blue Roof, Green Space, New City

With today’s opening of Cira Green, Brandywine Realty Trust adds a splash of green—and blue—to its growing neighborhood uniting Center City and University City. Brad Maule tours Philadelphia’s first elevated 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

Hawthorne Community Park Opens
Art & Design

Hawthorne Community Park Opens

A sculpture by blacksmith Warren Holzman is an essential component of the brand-new Hawthorne Park.

Dilworth Due To Begin
Art & Design

Dilworth Due To Begin

After three years’ planning, work on the remake of Dilworth Plaza set to begin in December–or is it?


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