by Cari Bender | Mar 9, 2014 | Mural Arts Program
The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program announced a brand new mural project to reflect Philadelphia’s long history of rowing on the Schuylkill River, to be seen along the river. The Philadelphia Rowing Mural will consist of two murals, one on each side of the...
by Cari Bender | Jan 29, 2014 | Inglis
Lauren DeBruicker, recently elected as the first wheelchair user to head the Inglis Board of Directors, was featured in a lovely profile in the Philadelphia Inquirer by Natalie Pompilio. Lauren DeBruicker with Brian Woznicki, a resident of Inglis House who is using...
by Cari Bender | Nov 15, 2013 | Franklin Square
Franklin Square debuted a brand new seasonal attraction: Franklin Square’s Electrical Spectacle: A Holiday Light Show. CBS3 had a live weather report here showing off the new lights.
by Cari Bender | Oct 31, 2013 | Mural Arts Program
The Mural Arts Program restored the only remaining collaborative mural created by pop artist Keith Haring. Kathy Matheson and Matt Rourke from the Associated Press came out to cover the story. The 1987 mural titled "We The Youth" by artist Keith...
by Cari Bender | Oct 21, 2013 | AIDS Fund
The 27th Annual AIDS Walk Philly raised funds and awareness about HIV/AIDS in Philadelphia. NBC10 reported live from the event, see the video here.
by Cari Bender | Sep 23, 2013 | Mural Arts Program
Mural Arts Program and Michael Whittington The Mural Arts Program does really amazing work in the Restorative Justice field, helping those in or coming out of the criminal justice system find a new path. The story of Michael Whittington is told here on...
by Cari Bender | Sep 18, 2013 | Mural Arts Program
The young life of Shirkey Warthen was honored with a mural in West Philadelphia, and featured on the cover of Metro. In a moving dedication, family and friends, as well as a nearby school gathered to commemorate a life gone too soon. Michelle Puriefoy,...
by Cari Bender | Sep 6, 2013 | Mural Arts Program
This week the Mural Arts Program announced details of the cool What We Sow project, including more about the 70×7 The Meal, act XXXIV culminating event on October 5. KYW Newsradio’s Cherri Gregg did a great job covering the piece, as did Peter Crimmins from...
by Cari Bender | Aug 16, 2013 | Japanese House and Garden
In a charming ceremony with children feeding koi and launching origami boats into the pond, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden rededicated their beautifully restored garden. Steve Tawa from KYW Newsradio was one of several reporters to capture the event. ...
by Cari Bender | Jun 13, 2013 | Mural Arts Program
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economyMural Arts Program featured on The Today Show The Today Show featured a gorgeous, moving piece today about the Mural Arts Program and their work with youth in their Art Education...
Fairmount Park Conservancy’s restoration of Skew Arch Bridge featured in national Preservation MagazineNovember 1, 2025The very cool restoration of the Skew Arch Bridge along the historic Trolley Trail was undertaken by Fairmount Park Conservancy and featured in the national Preservation Magazine. […]
Once Upon A Nation Future Storyteller All Grown UpJuly 21, 2025WHYY highlights Zoe Levenstien, who spent several summers as a young student writing stories and presenting them during the Once Upon A Nation Future Storytellers Celebration. This summer, she's employed by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. to tell stories all week long at the Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches. […]
Fairmount Park Conservancy Completes First Phase of FDR Park RenovationJuly 11, 2025Billy Penn featured a terrific story on the opening of the Gateway Plaza at FDR Park, a project from Fairmount Park Conservancy that completes the first phase of the overall Park Plan. […]