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Jane’s Walk 2022
Once again, we’re postponing Jane’s Walk PHL. Globally, many Jane’s Walk city organizers are taking their festivals online this year. To me, this is no substitute for in-person walks. By this time next year, we hope that the community spread of COVID-19 is far behind us and we’ll walk together again. At the heart of … Continue reading Jane’s Walk 2022
Public Art and the Parkway
Saturday, May 4, 2019 - 2pm WALK LEADER: Caitlin Martin, Association for Public ArtMEETING PLACE: By the Dilworth Park cafe. Free. All are welcome. Rain or shine. Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway has become an outdoor museum since its construction in the early 20th century. From Alexander Calder's "William Penn" atop City Hall to Mark di … Continue reading Public Art and the Parkway
South Street Legacy Business Stroll – May 6, 2018
South Street Legacy Business Stroll with Young Friends of the Preservation Alliance and South Street Headhouse Districtby Shannon Pitt An exploration of the legacy businesses along South Street created an atmosphere that was equally fascinating and surprising. 24 Philadelphians, from all neighborhoods and of all ages, grouped together in Headhouse Square before venturing down South … Continue reading South Street Legacy Business Stroll – May 6, 2018
Photographing Callowhill at Golden Hour
Saturday, May 4, 2019 - 7pm Walk Leader: Bob Bruhin Meet at: Rail Park entrance - SE corner of Broad and Noble streets. mapFree. Public. Rain or shine. "My first reaction to the Callowhill district was to take out my phone and start taking pictures. Eventually this became the focus of my first book, 'Walking … Continue reading Photographing Callowhill at Golden Hour
Fishtown Streets – May 6, 2018
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
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
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