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New York has abandoned plans to demolish and build housing on Elizabeth Street Garden, a vibrant community space and offbeat ...
In Philadelphia, stewardship woes are not unique to City Hall. A decade ago, the Philadelphia School District reported losing at least 73 works from its 1,000-item collection.
Club is named after one of the university's buildings, and its design was inspired by 1975 architectural plans.
Philadelphia’s reputation as the “Mural Capital of the World” stems from an extensive public art program that transforms neighborhoods throughout the city.
Subway: If utilizing public transportation, the easiest way to reach Rittenhouse Square is via the City Hall and Walnut Locust stops. Hours and Admission The park is free to visit and accessible 24/7.
The city of Philadelphia is seeking public feedback on a new statue honoring pioneering Black economist and civil rights lawyer Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander. Born in 1898 to Philadelphia’s renowned ...
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Trans people fought police alongside gays and lesbians after a 1969 raid on the Stonewall Inn. A government website now tells just part of the story.
The museum tells the dinosaur story — both avian and non-avian — using full-scale sculptures (not mounted bones). While this museum covers the Cretaceous Period, the dinosaur era spanned 171 ...
The resolution notes that the city has been home to music legends like Teddy Pendergrass, Boyz II Men, The Roots, Patti LaBelle, Hall & Oates, Will Smith, Jasmine Sullivan, Freeway, and Tierra Whack.
Local climate activists are calling on Mayor Cherelle Parker to condemn Philadelphia Gas Works’ financial support to an industry group that lobbied to pull the plug on clean energy funding. Activists ...