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Port Richmond: Sustainable Green Guide Meeting, Philly 311 Training, Parks On Tap At Penn Treaty Park And More This Week

August 14, 2017 Jared Phillips 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Port Richmond this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Sustainable 19125 & 19134 Green Guide Meeting – Monday, Aug. 14, 6:30-8 [continue reading…]

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Port Richmond: A&W Literacy Night, Aria-Jefferson Health Fair And Movie Nights

July 24, 2017 Jared Phillips 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Port Richmond this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. A&W Literacy Night: Monday, July 24, 6:30-8 p.m. – 2600 E. Westmoreland [continue reading…]

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Waterfront: Facelift Coming for Penn Treaty Park

October 28, 2014 0

Penn Treaty Park has a soggy secret. Parents who chase their children through the playground after a heavy dose of rain know all about it. “After a good day’s worth of rain, we know we’re [continue reading…]

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Waterfront: Five Outdoor Activities to Experience

September 25, 2014 0

When William Penn first laid out his plan for Philadelphia, the famous founder realized the importance of parks to not only flee to in case of emergency, but also to escape from the rigors of [continue reading…]

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Fishtown: Five Spots with Interesting History

July 8, 2014 0

The trademark blue and gold signs that mark historical locations are ubiquitous in Philadelphia. Some are nothing more than fun facts and others can transport you back in time, if for only a few moments. [continue reading…]

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Waterfront: Penn Treaty Park is a Green Block in an Urban Landscape

June 30, 2014 0

Philadelphia folklore suggests the turn of the 16th century brought along the founding of peace between local Native American Lenape Clan and one of the city’s most famous icons. Legend has it William Penn brokered a peace [continue reading…]

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Fishtown: Penn Treaty Master Plan Continues to Evolve

May 23, 2014 0

On the bright sunny day of the 3rd Annual Fishtown Fishing Derby, AJ Thompson, president of the Friends of Penn Treaty Park, ran around the park, handing out fishing poles to kids who didn’t have [continue reading…]

Fairmount

The Waterfront: Five Things You Didn’t Know

May 23, 2014 0

Philadelphia’s waterfronts are an attraction for both tourists and residents of the city alike. Here are five facts about the rivers’ and the green spaces that surround them. 1. On the portion of the Schuylkill [continue reading…]

Health

Waterfront: Cyclists Troubled By Delaware Trails

May 20, 2014 0

When the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation installed the Penn Street Bike Trail off of Columbus Boulevard, it showcased the potential success of a fluid bike trail separated from traffic along the Delaware River. Central in [continue reading…]

Environment

The Waterfront: Five People Making a Difference

April 22, 2014 0

People from across the city are constantly working towards making the Schuylkill and Delaware waterfronts better for Philadelphia. From revitalizing the rivers themselves to improving the green spaces around them, here are five people making [continue reading…]

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