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Keep Philadelphia Beautiful

How To

How To: Plan A Neighborhood Cleanup

July 26, 2017 Ramona Roberts

This City of Brotherly Love is known for cheesesteaks, murals, arts and of course Rocky Balboa. Philadelphia is applauded for its vibrant culture, yet the city is ridiculed for its sometimes trashy appearance in places. Many

Business

Center City: Keep Philadelphia Beautiful Focuses on Clean Communities

May 23, 2016 Andreas M Dienner

Michelle Feldman has been the executive director of Keep Philadelphia Beautiful since early 2013. As an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Keep Philadelphia Beautiful is focused on cleaning and improving communities. The nonprofit organization, founded in

Haddington

Sustainability: Keep Philadelphia Beautiful

April 7, 2014

A beautiful city is more than just pleasing to the eye. It also serves as a center of pride and loyalty for those who call that place home. Keep Philadelphia Beautiful has been active in

Economy

Sustainability: Five People Making Philly Greener

April 3, 2014

As Philadelphia makes strides to become one of the greenest cities in the country, these individuals are helping to propel the city further. Their efforts demonstrate that sustainability is not limited to only one focus

Environment

Olney: Keep Philly Beautiful, TD Bank Hit the Streets Cleaning

September 24, 2013

A tossed candy-bar wrapper or forgotten soda bottle may seem insignificant to many Philadelphians but to the North Fifth Street Revitalization Project, litter is a big deal for Olney’s safety and commercial success. The Philadelphia

Amateur Sports

Somerton: Lou DeCree Wins Keep Philadelphia Beautiful Appreciation Award

April 4, 2011

Lou DeCree, president of the Daniel Boyle Athletic Program, was awarded the token of appreciation award by Keep Philadelphia Beautiful Friday. Phoebe Coles, the not-for-profit’s executive director, said she appreciates his effort to make Somerton’s

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