Philly spring trail preview: 8 new, improved, and upcoming trails to explore around the city
From the long-awaited Delaware River Trail to 24/7 access at the Manayunk Bridge.
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Winter road salt is a threat to Philly’s spring season, so officials are searching for alternatives that cause less harm
Treating snowy and icy roads has a year-round environmental impact, experts say.
What’s the deal with the shrieking steam leak in Grays Ferry? The city issued a noise violation
Vicinity Energy began work on the repair Monday evening, and health officials say there was no danger.
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A giant circular floating deck is coming to the Schuylkill River next to Bartram’s Garden
Called FloatLab, the interactive installation is a project from Mural Arts.
The $1 million sinkhole on the Schuylkill River Trail is finally getting fixed
Downside: The path is detoured at Chestnut Street.
15 minutes of zen: Ride the Schuylkill Banks and see Philly’s beautiful riverside trail
This 15-minute floating 4k video lets you experience the whole thing virtually.
Is a ‘floating cinema’ coming to Philly with social distancing boats? Yeah, probably not
News reports promise the same event in half a dozen cities. Local officials haven’t heard anything about it.
Why is there a boat hanging off a bridge over the Schuylkill?
The new addition to Philly's riverfront is attracting lots of stares.
Boating on a budget: 9 places you can launch on the water for free in Philly
You don't have to join a yacht club to take advantage of the city's rivers.
Boathouse Row is endangered because of low water levels: ‘It’s only going to get worse’
And the federal government won’t pony up the money to fix it.
Where experts say you should pop the question in Philadelphia
Christmas is the busiest time of year for engagements. What's your plan?
17 photos from Philly’s Dragon Boat Festival on the Schuylkill
With a history stretching back thousands of years, this sport is all about teamwork.