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Crime

Haddington: Urban Tree Connection Promotes Growth for Community

July 11, 2014  0

Skip Wiener knows it sometimes takes a little dirty work to make a difference, which is why he founded the West Philadelphia-based non-profit organization, Urban Tree Connection. The Urban Tree Connection’s purpose is to revitalize [Read More]

Food

Haddington: Building Community Through Urban Farming

April 8, 2014  0

Dylan Baird, founder of Neighborhood Foods, began getting involved with urban farming, specifically the Urban Tree Connection, in 2009. This work, coupled with his own personal interests, led Baird to pursue this field and create [Read More]

Haddington

Sustainability: Keep Philadelphia Beautiful

April 7, 2014  0

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 [Read More]

Environment

Wynnefield: Urban Tree Connection Grows Business and Community Involvement

September 23, 2012  0

Many automatically assume that fresh produce like spinach, lettuce, carrots and tomatoes originates from farms outside Philadelphia in places like Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County or the ‘Garden State’ of New Jersey. However, Urban Tree Connection has [Read More]

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