Kensington: Vacant Lots Are Recycled Into Urban Farms
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...
View ArticleSustainability: Keep Philadelphia Beautiful
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 the...
View ArticleSouthwest Philadelphia: Urban Farms Work to Take Back the Land
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...
View ArticlePort Richmond: Friends of Campbell Square Bring Neighbors Together for...
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. The...
View ArticlePoint Breeze: Five Ways to Enjoy Point Breeze
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...
View ArticleManayunk: March Neighborhood Council Meeting Covers PHS Beer Garden, PA...
The Manayunk Neighborhood Council (MNC) recently met to discuss plans for a Philadelphia Horticultural Society beer garden opening for its second year at 106 Jamestown Ave. The meeting, held over...
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