Like most people on this planet, I have been walking my entire life. Having grown up in Los Angeles, I’ve also logged plenty of time in automobiles, but I’ve been in fortunate to live most of my adult life in a famously “walkable city,” Philadelphia, where my feet have become my preferred routine means of getting around, for both utility and pleasure. 

Ways of Walking brings together 26 writers who reflect on walks they have taken and what they have discovered along the way. Edited by Ann de Forest.

One step at a time, twin brothers are walking across America to raise awareness for children in the foster care system. Source: Twins walk from SC to Philly to raise foster care awareness – NBC10 Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s “walking artist,” Ken Johnston, has embarked on a 75-mile journey across southern Chester County. Source: Ken Johnston’s 75-Mile Walk Illuminates Southern Chester County’s Black History Step-by-Step

Walking in the mural capital of the world is like browsing through an outdoor museum. Here are six murals in Philadelphia which certainly deserve a closer look Source: Street art: When in Philadelphia, pause and gaze at the murals on the avenues

Ken Johnston, who walked 165 miles in NJ earlier this year to honor Harriet Tubman, started a second walk on Thursday — this time a 450-mile trek from Harlem to Canada. Source: Philly’s ‘Walking Artist’ embarks 450-mile trek to honor Harriet Tubman