The historic Philadelphia park ranked No. 5 in USA TODAY's list of the nation's best public squares. Here's what helps set it apart: ...

Nikil Saval, whose district includes Franklin Square. About 425 kids from Children’s Village , a nonprofit childcare provider at 8th and Arch streets, go to the park daily, said Mary Graham ...

Saturday marked the opening day of the Spring season at Franklin Square, which welcomed plenty of families enjoying the warm weather.

One beloved Philadelphia park kicked off the spring season with crafts, candy and even a dance party at the Season Opening ...

When William Penn imagined the city of Philadelphia, he planned five open-square parks. Franklin Square, located in Independence Hall National Historical Park, is one of them (along with ...

PATCO's Franklin Square Station in Philadelphia, known by many as the "Ghost Station," reopened Thursday after a $29 million renovation. For the first time in 46 years, a train pulled away from ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- After four decades and a $29.3 million renovation, the Franklin Square PATCO Station will reopen to passengers on Thursday afternoon. The ribbon cutting will take place at ...

An official ribbon cutting was held that midday Thursday at the 7th and Race State Station on the corner of Franklin Square. Train service to the station will begin later Thursday afternoon.