Unused space at Philly rec centers will be offered to local entrepreneurs, who’ll get free rent in return for mentorship
Applications are now open to participate in the program, which also offers a grant to outfit the space.
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VIDEO: Cherry Street Pier, Philly’s next revitalized waterfront space
The historic structure on the Delaware will host studios, a marketplace and a public park.
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Scenes from Philly’s most culturally diverse dinner
The Breaking Bread finale at Reading Terminal Market drew 150 people from all backgrounds.
Come together, right now, over food: ‘On The Table Philly’ set for spring launch
The new initiative from the Philadelphia Foundation and the Knight Foundation is scheduled for May 23.
These 4 Philly projects won $870K from the Knight Foundation
A book club, a project at Reading Terminal, a hip-hop institute and a traveling playground for musicians won funding from Knight.