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Olney: United Methodist Plants Roots in Community
The plot of land between Solid Rock United Methodist and the parsonage (above) is the planned site for the church’s orchard. In line with its dedication to combat city hunger and promote nutrition,...
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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...
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Strawberry Mansion: Five Public Resources
Since the late 1880s, Strawberry Mansion has been a residential neighborhood. There are many row homes and people sitting and talking to one another on their front steps. In addition to residential...
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Point Breeze: Community Garden President Looks to Leave Lasting Impact
Ian Kiesel is just a few weeks into his term as president of the community garden at Ralph Brooks Park on 20th and Tasker streets, but he brings years of experience to the role. Kiesel grew up in...
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Squirrel Hill: Paradise In Progress Contributes To The Urban Farming Movement
Peggy Nowak has a house in West Philadelphia that sits next to the lot her old home used to be situated on. Since being torn down, Nowak reclaimed that land to create her idea of a lavish garden filled...
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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...
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Food: Spring Gardens Volunteer Coordinator Reveals the Human Side of Nature
The Spring Gardens Community Garden is a hidden gem in an urban jungle, stretching across an entire city block. Located in The Spring Garden neighborhood between 18th and 19th Street, the community...
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East Mt. Airy: Neighbors Work Together to Get Community Garden Off the Ground
A proposed community garden for Pleasant Playground, located at 6757 Chew Ave., is closer to becoming a reality. Organizers have been working on creating drafts of the proposed garden and hosting...
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Environment: How One Organization is Working Toward Building a Greener City
The Philadelphia Orchard Project (POP) is a nonprofit organization that works toward implementing and supporting green spaces in various locations around the city of Philadelphia. With partnerships...
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Southwest: The People’s Kitchen, a Free Restaurant, Promotes Community...
People in Philadelphia are hungry. In fact, Feeding America reported that 15.8% of Philadelphia citizens were food insecure in 2020. The struggle to secure a meal in a city like Philadelphia isn’t...
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