What would Jane say? Fishtown streets - past to presentMay 6, 2018 Story by walk leader Venice Whitacker / Photos by Andrew Fearon and Kim Silvasy-Neale Our call and response was what would Jane say? She would say... The photo above with a front loading garages has been coined the soulless street. As we walked … Continue reading Fishtown Streets – May 6, 2018
Gardens of West Philadelphia – May 4, 2018
Walking West Philly's Community Gardens Story by Walk leader Jeff Barg | Photos by Ashley Hahn Although Philadelphia has roughly 400 community gardens, most of them are too spread out to cover any critical mass on foot. But West Philly, with its longstanding history of greening (it started as an agricultural haven outside the city), has a unique … Continue reading Gardens of West Philadelphia – May 4, 2018
Ready to lead a Jane’s Walk?
Help tell more Philadelphia stories this year - lead a Jane's Walk on May 3rd, 4th or 5th, 2019! What's the deal? Jane's Walks are free, public walks toward community-based city building. Anyone can lead a walk and all are welcome. Right now we're looking for volunteers to lead walks this year. That means you … Continue reading Ready to lead a Jane’s Walk?
Discovering Strawberry Mansion – May 6, 2018
Walking Strawberry Mansion's East Fairmount Park edge Story and photos below by walk leader Judith Robinson We started Discover Strawberry Mansion walk from in front of Mander Recreation Center. The story of Joseph E.Mander, the hero the recreation center is named for, is a powerful one. The focus and dedication of Hanna Silver and the Strawberry … Continue reading Discovering Strawberry Mansion – May 6, 2018
New year, new site
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