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HomeAuthorsAbigail Margaret Newham

Articles by Abigail Margaret Newham

Environment

Environment: Philadelphia Agencies Work to Strengthen Green Spaces and Communities

May 28, 2021 Abigail Margaret Newham

How Fairmount Park Conservancy and Farm Philly are working with the city’s Parks and Recreation department to program and maintain Philadelphia’s green spaces.

Environment

Environment: How One Local Organization Supports Community Gardens

May 26, 2021 Abigail Margaret Newham

How NGT is building a greener and stronger city.

Purple flower grows off vine.
COVID-19

Environment: How One Organization is Working Toward Building a Greener City

April 14, 2021 Abigail Margaret Newham

The Philadelphia Orchard Project’s Co-Executive Director Kim Jordan discusses her personal journey and the daily operations of POP.

Close-up shot of multi-color florals.
Food

Social Issues: Philadelphia Community Gardens Have Impact Beyond Food

April 12, 2021 Abigail Margaret Newham

As issues of food insecurity and hunger rates rise, communities are struggling to find relief. Community gardens are helping underprivileged neighborhoods grow fresh food and strengthen community ties.

Recent Posts

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    January 23, 2026
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    January 15, 2026
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  • The Light We Hold: Inside a Philly Community Gathering of Art and Grief
    December 27, 2025
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