How To: Start A Community Garden
Finding a place to care for plants or harvest crops in an urban setting like Philadelphia may not be easy. However, throughout the city there are more than 60 community gardens at the public’s disposal. If none of the established gardens are close enough to home, or the waiting list to join is too long, there’s […]
Olney: This Week In The News – Monks Find Refuge, Neighborhood Prosperity Booms, Revitalization Project Sees New Director And More This Week
In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Olney: Video: Cambodian Buddhist Monks find religious sanctuary in Philadelphia– A documentary following Cambodian Buddhist monk, Danh Tol, who practices at the Soryarangsky Buddhist temple in Olney. (via Philly.com) 8 Power Moves in tech and community development– […]
How To: Recycle, And Get Rewarded For It
Every month, Philadelphia throws out enough glass jars to fill the Municipal Services Building to the brim – you know the one, the 17-story building on 15th Street and JFK Boulevard. If not recycled properly, those glass jars will go to a landfill where they will take more than 4,000 years to decompose. The city […]
Point Breeze: This Week In The News – 17th Police District Celebrates Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day And More
In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day Celebration– In honor of Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day, officers and firefighters were treated to lunch and dinner at the 17th Police District station, courtesy of On Point Bistro. (via […]
Education: “I don’t want to say having literacy is a panacea. It gives you access.”
Diane Inverso has been serving as the executive director of the Office of Adult Education (OAE) since 2016, after working for the recently renamed Mayor’s Commission on Literacy for more than 25 years. Though the OAE is not a direct services organization, the city government office develops partnerships and public policy, oversees the Philadelphia Adult […]
Olney: Football Signups, School Supply Giveaway And More This Week
Olney Eagles Football Registration is now open– Signups close on Aug. 25. Contact Davis Harris for more information. Weeklong Garage Sale: Monday, Aug. 14-Wednesday, Aug. 16, after 12 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 17-Sunday Aug. 20, all day, Whitaker and Wyoming Avenue Bop & Cha-cha: Monday, Aug. 14, 6-7:30 p.m., Greater Olney Library – Community Meeting Room (5501 […]
South Philadelphia: Ready, Willing & Able Director Knows The Power Of Second Chances
Javier Rivera is the director of community improvement projects and operations at Ready, Willing & Able, a program that helps criminals, addicts and homeless individuals re-enter the workforce. A graduate of the program in 1997 in Harlem, N.Y., Rivera has risen through the ranks, holding supervisory positions before becoming director. How long have you been […]
Olney: This Week in the News – Philly Accents, Chosen League And Neighborhood Diversity
In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Olney: Chosen League- Outdoor Philly hoops with a flair at 10th and Olney: Every game is like Game 7 in the Chosen League. (via Philly.com) FBI profiler’s Philly accent plays part in ‘Unabomber’ miniseries: Philly’s pronunciation of […]
Point Breeze: Free Music, Gerrymandering Film With Discussion And More Events This Week
Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Songbird Family Music Jam at Lilypad: Monday, July 31, 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Lilypad (1234 S. Broad St.) Gungor: One Wild Life Acoustic Tour: Tuesday, August 1, 7-9:30 p.m. – 1125 S. Broad […]
How To: Plan A Neighborhood Cleanup
This city of brotherly love is known for cheesesteaks, murals, arts and of course Rocky Balboa. Yet there are things the city negatively stands out for. Philadelphia is applauded for its vibrant culture, yet when it comes to cleanliness, the city is ridiculed for its sometimes trashy appearance in places. Many communities in the city have […]