Bartram’s Garden
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FloatLab Arrives at Bartram’s Garden: A First-of-Its-Kind Floating Public Space for Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River
A bright yellow disc the size of a backyard swimming pool is floating up the Schuylkill River this week, and it’s about to change how Philadelphians experience the water. …
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Circuit Trails Coalition Secures Funding to Bring Over 90 Miles of New Trails to Philadelphia, Surrounding Region
The Circuit Trails Coalition has recently obtained funding to support the development of up to 91 miles of new trails in Philadelphia and the surrounding…
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Defying Dire Prognoses, Philadelphia Artist Credits Art and Nature for His Survival
Philadelphia artist Terrence Gore believes the healing powers of art and nature have kept him alive, defying a doctor’s prognosis from 20 years ago that…
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Long-Awaited Schuylkill River Swing Bridge on Track for Winter Opening
The construction of the long-awaited Schuylkill River swing bridge is nearing completion, with the opening expected to take place sometime this winter, writes Molly McVety…
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New $13.7M Federal Grant Will Link Schuylkill River Trail from Manayunk to Passyunk Avenue
A $13.7 million federal grant will complete two extensions of the Schuylkill River Trail, from Manayunk to Passyunk Avenue, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The…
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Can Freshwater Mussels Help Solve Delaware River’s Pollution Problem? A Team at PWD Seeks Answers
Lance Butler, a senior scientist for the Philadelphia Water Department, and his team have spent seven years studying the ability of freshwater mussels that could…
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PECO Marks Two Decades of Green Region Open Space Program with $50,000 Bonus Round Grants
PECO recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Green Region Open Space Program at Bartram’s Garden Pavilion in Philadelphia. The event recognized the 2024 grant…
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Kingsessing Community Hoping Renewal, Brighter Future is On the Way
With high poverty rates exacerbated by its disconnectedness from Center City, Kingsessing is now hoping that renewal could be on its way, writes Kyle Bagenstose…
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Philly’s Black-led Youth Agricultural Programs Provide Various Enrichment Opportunities for Local Young People
Black-led youth agriculture programs in Philadelphia provide enrichment opportunities for young people considering career paths in agriculture, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. They help…
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Enjoy Watching Your Favorite Movies Outdoors Throughout Philly This Summer
Fans of free outdoor movies will have plenty of options this summer to enjoy their favorites with lots of family-friendly films all around Philadelphia, writes…
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Philadelphia Awarded $2M by EPA to Clean Up Brownfield, Connect Two Stretches of Schuylkill River Trail
A brownfield in Philadelphia is among more than 200 sites nationwide that will be receiving cleanup and redevelopment funding thanks to the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure…
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