Tag: Philadelphia

A food forest grows in the middle of this local city park, cultivating perennials and purpose

Fernhill Park’s Food Forest is a community-led initiative in Germantown, Philadelphia, that transforms 51 acres of public land into a sustainable, regenerative space for growing food and fostering community connections. Guided by permaculture principles and neighborhood engagement, the forest serves as an educational hub and a resource for food-insecure families, offering neighbors an inclusive space to volunteer, learn, and cultivate relationships with the land and each other.

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Sending a message: Germantowners gather for the continued battle for the Germantown YWCA

On a humid Thursday morning, Germantowners, primarily seniors, embarked on a charter bus journey to City Hall, eager to witness the next chapter of the battle for the Germantown YWCA, joining a contentious hearing with David S. Thomas, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Housing Development Company (PHDC), testifying as an evidentiary witness, amidst discussions of conservatorship, community concerns, and the future of their beloved landmark.

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