The Manayunk Neighborhood Council met March 3 to discuss plans for a PHS pop-up garden, PA legislation, and a potential community dog park. [continue reading…]
Coffee shops and barber shops that double as art venues, an outdoor eatery with a sardine can hanging from the side of the restaurant, murals scattered along the sides of buildings and city views worth [continue reading…]
In the past, Campbell Square Park was known as a gathering place for drug addicts. In 1989, Friends of Campbell Square formed to create a clean and safe environment for Port Richmond residents. “There was a [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/92712823] Urban farms all over Philadelphia indicate that many people in the city seek control over the produce and livestock they eat. The concept behind this control is food sovereignty, which asserts that local communities [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/63844581] Like many large and older cities, Philadelphia is stricken with a plethora of abandoned properties. More than 40,00 vacant lots exist in the city, according to phila.gov. Prone to crime and the dumping of [continue reading…]
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