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HomeAuthorsTaylor Lauren Farnsworth

Articles by Taylor Lauren Farnsworth

Queen Village

Queen Village: Creating More Green Space at Top of Several To-Do Lists

May 9, 2016 Taylor Lauren Farnsworth

When a person transitions from a rural to an urban environment, one of the first noticeable differences they may realize is the consistent lack greenery. The color green has been shown to ease symptoms of

Queen Village

Queen Village: Fabric Row Is Experiencing Its Own Renaissance

May 9, 2016 Taylor Lauren Farnsworth

The fabled blocks of Fabric Row have long been known for just that — fabric — as well as Philadelphia’s main hub for fashion designers and artists looking to add that special something to a piece

Graduate Hospital

Hawthorne and Graduate Hospital: Two Broad and Washington Developments Envision ‘Gateway’ to Center City

May 9, 2016 Taylor Lauren Farnsworth

One mile from the hustle and bustle of Center City and the Avenue of the Arts, sits as an underused intersection. Instead of boasting buildings blending with the structures synonymous with Center City, two large parcels

Bella Vista

Bella Vista: Chef Georgeann Leaming ‘Chopped’ Her Way to Success in Philadelphia

March 10, 2016 Taylor Lauren Farnsworth

Working in a professional kitchen is a career path that can be unforgiving. Enrolling in culinary school and finding a good job in the industry is anything but straightforward. Throw a newborn child into the mix and

Education

Graduate Hospital: Friends of Chester Arthur Builds Community Through School Improvements

February 29, 2016 Taylor Lauren Farnsworth

The Chester A. Arthur School, nestled on the 2000 block between Catherine and Christian streets in the quiet neighborhood of Graduate Hospital, is not what you would call a “typical” public school in Philadelphia. Behind

Graduate Hospital

Graduate Hospital: South Street Urbanist Marcus Ferreira Fosters Sense of Community

February 25, 2016 Taylor Lauren Farnsworth

By day, Marcus Ferreira works as an attorney — but his true passion is with his work outside of his day job. As a member of numerous committees and an active advocate for positive urban developments

Bella Vista

Bella Vista/Queen Village: Five Places to Grab a Cup of Joe

February 24, 2016 Taylor Lauren Farnsworth

Bella Vista and Queen Village are neighborhoods in South Philadelphia that won’t stop growing. With a highly walkable neighborhood and an abundance of retail and restaurants, there are always great options to grab a cup

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