✈️ Is PHL really the worst airport in the U.S.?

Your Best and Worst Experiences at PHL

The holidays mean everyone and their mother is traveling, so you might be dreading going through Philadelphia International Airport over the next couple of weeks — especially given that the travel hub was recently ranked dead-last for customer satisfaction. To see if this was a fair assessment, we talked to listeners and readers about their travel experiences at PHL and shared updates on the ongoing upgrades there. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

Mural Honors 150 Years of the Troc

The Trocadero Theatre was one of Philly’s prime entertainment spaces. Over the years it has hosted events ranging from burlesque to Chinese cinema. Since its closure in 2019, Philadelphians have looked back fondly on the venue’s contribution to the nightlife scene. Now, a new mural honors the past, present, and future of the historic theater. [🎧 City Cast Philly, Billy Penn]

I Would Walk 500 Miles (of Trails, in 2027)

New additions to the region's trail network have been announced, although most of the projects won’t be completed until 2027. Projects include a new swing bridge connecting Grays Ferry to Bartram’s Garden and a 34-mile trail linking the Ben Franklin Bridge to the Winslow Wildlife Management Area in New Jersey. [Axios]

• Related: Can’t wait to hit the trails? Here’s how to find the perfect hike near Philly. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

That Building’s Got Curves

Newer builds in the city disparaged as “fast-casual architecture" can be drab and disruptive to the character of our historic neighborhoods. So some architects are thankfully now incorporating arches and rounded lines into their designs. [🔒The Inquirer]

• Related: Curves are evident in interior design, too. Here are the trends seen in Philly’s best-designed restaurants. [🎧 City Cast Philly]