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Curated articles focused on city affairs, business around BASF, culture at the Wilhelm Hack Museum and the Theater im Pfalzbau, and the redevelopment of the city center. Concise summaries with a link to the original source.

Parkinsel in Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Culture
·Source: Die Rheinpfalz

Festival of German Film 2026 opens on the Parkinsel

From 17 June to 5 July the Parkinsel once again turns into a grand open-air cinema by the Rhine - the Festival of German Film returns for a new edition.

Berliner Platz in Ludwigshafen am Rhein
City Life
·Source: SWR

Demolition of the Hochstraße Nord: the new city center takes shape

With the dismantling of the dilapidated Hochstraße Nord, Ludwigshafen's largest urban-planning project in decades begins - the city center is being reimagined.

Wilhelm-Hack-Museum in Ludwigshafen
Culture
·Source: Die Rheinpfalz

Wilhelm Hack Museum presents a special exhibition on Joan Miró

Inspired by the world-famous ceramic mural on its facade, the Wilhelm Hack Museum dedicates a major special show to the artist Joan Miró.

BASF-Werk in Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Science
·Source: SWR

BASF drives the transformation to climate-friendly chemistry at its main site

At BASF's main site in Ludwigshafen, the largest integrated chemical complex in Europe, investment in low-carbon production and green hydrogen continues.

Rhein-Galerie in Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Food & Drink
·Source: Die Rheinpfalz

Rhein-Galerie kicks off its summer program right on the Rhine waterfront

With extended opening hours, special offers and events, the Rhein-Galerie shopping center invites visitors out onto the waterside promenade.

Ebertpark in Ludwigshafen am Rhein
City Life
·Source: Die Rheinpfalz

Ebertpark in Friesenheim invites visitors to its summer of concerts

With open-air concerts at the Friedrich-Ebert-Halle and events throughout the park, the summer season begins in the Ebertpark.

Rheinufer an der Rhein-Galerie in Ludwigshafen-Mitte
Transport
·Source: SWR

Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr adapts its tram network for the city-center rebuild

Because of the city-center rebuild, the rnv is changing routes and stops - and at the same time new low-floor trams are entering service.