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Ex-employees and ex-trustee accuse Please Touch Museum leadership of abusive culture
Former staff said they tried to alert board members to problems at the storied Philadelphia children’s institution.
Cars will return to MLK Drive early August, with slimmed down traffic pattern
The Fairmount Park roadway is reopening to auto traffic after 16 months.
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‘First of many’ protests over teardown of Philly’s only rec center for people with disabilities
“I'm praying that they stay open,” said a mother whose son has Down syndrome and visited the Carousel House often.
Stealing Royal Paulownia trees used to be a thing people got arrested for in Fairmount Park
Those thefts don't happen much anymore, officials say, but people do sneak in and take fruit or edible plants.
The best place in Philadelphia to see the summer solstice sunrise
Belmont Plateau’s skyline view makes the morning magic even better.
Philly is closing the city’s only rec center designed for people with disabilities
The Fairmount Park building that’s home to Carousel House is damaged beyond repair, officials say.
Picnic among Philly’s cherry blossoms at Parks on Tap
The traveling beer garden is starting its outdoor season in Fairmount Park’s sakura groves.
What happened with the arrest at the Art Museum steps, and why tourists are so important to city leaders
Photo solicitation usually merits a ticket, but this time five police officers showed up.
Trailer truck sliced open on Kelly Drive shouldn’t have been there anyway
This kind of crash happens around twice a year on the scenic route.
When the police watch your family picnic, none of the options are good
Black Philadelphians shouldn’t have to choose between having a "good day" and addressing racism.
‘Safety, positivity and love’: Philly couple’s maternity photos go viral with message of hope
The portraits were taken in Fairmount Park just before protests flooded the city.
Art Museum’s ‘Oval’ to become permanent park, many other Philly public spaces advance
From the Schuylkill Crossing to Graffiti Pier, there's lots of progress planned for this year.
One tenth of a mile: What Philly looks like from above
Fairmount Park = broccoli.
Run the Fairmount Park trail Joe Frazier made famous
The Boxers' Trail 5k is living history that benefits a modern neighborhood.
Philadelphia historic landmark index: A guide to what’s worth your time
Just because Philly has great history doesn’t mean you should visit every site.
Successful Roots Picnic draws 25,000 to Fairmount Park, minor disruption near the end
Despite the temporary panic, it was a glorious day of music at the Mann Center.
Kitchen’s Lane: Philly’s first oat milk ‘creamery’ is opening on Headhouse Square
After 10 years, Federal Donuts co-owner Bob Logue has a new plan for his original cafe.
Urban cowboys! Local booze! Philly’s most interesting Derby party in Fairmount Park
Woodford Mansion celebrates the Run for the Roses.
Fairmount Park neighbors to City Hall: Stop killing our deer
The annual cull reduces auto collisions, helps native flora and provides food for the hungry, Parks & Rec says.