A proposed community garden for Pleasant Playground, located at 6757 Chew Ave., is closer to becoming a reality. Organizers have been working on creating drafts of the proposed garden and hosting meetings to handle the [continue reading…]
In 2013, the Lovett Memorial Library on Germantown Avenue in Mount Airy was selected as one of four Philadelphia branches to be a part of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Building Inspiration: 21st Century Libraries [continue reading…]
Mount Airy is a quiet neighborhood in the Northwest portion of Philadelphia. Situated between Germantown and Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy is undergoing a “revival” of sorts with many new businesses and restaurants coming to the [continue reading…]
For 46 years, East Mount Airy Neighbors has vigorously pursued improving conditions in Northwest Philadelphia. Since its inception in 1966, this organization has encouraged community involvement through its longtime leaders and new members. EMAN announced [continue reading…]
A mural with a message now graces a wall in East Mt. Airy. This mural requested by the Maternity Care Coalition, is featured in East Mount Airy next to the Northwest office of the MOMobile [continue reading…]
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