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Social Issues: Philadelphia Community Gardens Have Impact Beyond Food

April 12, 2021 Abigail Margaret Newham 0

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. [continue reading…]

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Point Breeze: Urban Farmer Shares His Craft With Community

July 2, 2018 Tracie Thompson 0

Twenty-seven-year-old Atiba Ellerby is a part-time barista and full-time urban farmer. When he’s not making coffee at The Pharmacy, a coffee shop in Point Breeze, he is tending to gardens throughout the city. Farming is [continue reading…]

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Axis Philly: Vacant Properties Damage Real Estate Values

May 2, 2013 0

https://vimeo.com/65164326] Would you rather live on a block that is speckled with ramshackle, rundown abandoned houses or one with inviting green community gardens? There are about 40,000 vacant parcels, which are property units, in the [continue reading…]

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Plan Philly: Residents Look Forward to Community Gardens

April 7, 2013 0

Scarecrows and shovels, trash cans and gardening gloves are strewn about in South Kensington community gardens. Few plants are blooming, but preparations are underway for another year of community-based gardening. “I think that community gardens [continue reading…]

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Northeast: Parkwood Community Garden a Go, Volunteers Sought

February 18, 2013 0

https://vimeo.com/59839684] A community garden is in the process of becoming a reality for the residents in Parkwood with help from the community to politicians. With support from Councilman Brian O’Neill, R-10th, an 18,000-sq. ft. garden located next [continue reading…]

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