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Franklin Square Station reopens after 46 years, boosting access to Chinatown and historic district The reopening follows a $30 million renovation and nearly two decades of planning

April 3, 2025
PATCO to reopen long-closed Franklin Square Station in April

March 14, 2025
Franklin Square Station reopening delayed again amid ongoing work PATCO said Franklin Square station is in the final works

January 19, 2025
Giant, smoke-breathing dragon appears in Franklin Square — centerpiece of this year's Chinese Lantern Festival Team of craftspeople keeps the mythical beast from losing his head

June 10, 2024
Longtime educational nonprofit dedicated bringing Philly’s history to life celebrates 30 years Historic Philadelphia kicks off its Summer season on Memorial Day weekend.

May 16, 2024
Closed for more than 40 years, Franklin Square Station will reopen with its original 1930s tiles The ‘ghost station’ has been closed for more than 40 years

November 28, 2022
This weekend in Philly: Shofuso’s Obon Festival, movies in the park and a paranormal circus The Chinese Lantern Festival is extended for one more weekend

August 10, 2022
This weekend in Philly: Musikfest, BlackStar Film Festival and a celebration of Jersey Peaches Plus, the Chinese Lantern Festival has announced an extended stay in Franklin Square

August 4, 2022
This weekend in Philly: Smith Playground turns 123 and you can fire the big guns on the Battleship New Jersey There are plenty of fun things to do this weekend in and around Philly

July 20, 2022
This weekend in Philly: Summer snow in South Philly and Summer Ale Festival at the Zoo It’s also last call for roller skating at Dilworth Park

July 14, 2022