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.
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‘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.
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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.
The $18 million Discovery Center in Fairmount Park is ready to welcome visitors
A refuge for birds is now a place for people, too.
Dance on the Covered Bridge
An outdoors dance inside the historic — and photogenic — Thomas Mill Covered Bridge in Fairmount Park. Enjoy the Wissahickon Creek breeze as you release your intentions for the season via Nia, a "sensory-based movement practice that draws from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts." Meeting at the East Bells Mill parking lot and hiking together to and from the bridge.
Where: Thomas Mills Covered Bridge at 8901 Forbidden Dr.
When: June 21, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
How much: Free
Fairmount Park’s new zip line adventure course has an opening date
With ropes 60 feet above the ground, Treetop Quest Philly will launch May 12.
Healthy Halloween at Smith Playground
Live music, snacks and more the weekend before trick-or-treating