Overbrook: Evan Cantiello Restarts Friends of Morris Park
Morris Park has been a staple in the Overbrook community since it was donated to the city by Wistar Morris in 1891. Since its grand opening in 1913, the 147-acre… [continue reading…]
Morris Park has been a staple in the Overbrook community since it was donated to the city by Wistar Morris in 1891. Since its grand opening in 1913, the 147-acre… [continue reading…]
…coming back in. They would fill out unemployment, look for jobs, print out resumes or other legal documents. How would you describe your connection with the community as a branch… [continue reading…]
…about having community space for people of the community. And maybe you’ll get lucky and turn a little square that was blighted into a park where you can sit on… [continue reading…]
…feel you don’t stack up because you’re comparing it to someone who got 20, 30 years of experience. – Please email any questions or concerns about this story to: editor@philadelphianeighbors.com…. [continue reading…]
…park, and how committed people were to the park,” Grant said. “We wanted to really get involved in the community, know the people in the area, and be a part… [continue reading…]
…to have community organizations and leaders? I think they’re both different and produce different outcomes. Community organizations are great for extending resources. Organizations focus on asset-based community development. They build… [continue reading…]
…public library until the City repaired the damages. Gardiner said the library had just started to come out the other side of navigating the pandemic but was forced to shut… [continue reading…]
…friends, my teammates. We can set up, just get comfortable with each other. You see them throwing the ball, everybody’s getting comfortable with each other so when the game comes,… [continue reading…]
…Born and raised in Germantown, Ajamu has been involved in several projects and organizations attempting to make positive impacts in communities throughout the city. The 25-year-old, known as Phreedom Jawn,… [continue reading…]
…I can maybe even leave it in the hands of just the community and establish this in other places.” – Please email any questions or concerns about this story to: editor@philadelphianeighbors.com. … [continue reading…]
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