Philly’s the city of neighborhoods, right? So consider this story your resource for news about and in Philly’s many neighborhoods. That could mean a development story from a specific neighborhood, or Billy Penn’s postcard series about neighborhoods you might not know much about. And now you can buy neighborhood swag — everything from hoodies to phone covers, magnets and more to rep your favorite spot in the city.
| What | When's the last time you hung out at Girard Park? Do you even know where that is? Take a stroll through this under-explored South Philly neighborhood as part of the "Jane's Walk" series. The last stop is at Pop's Water Ice! |
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| Where | Broad Street Line Oregon Station at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue 19148 |
| When | May 6, 2017 at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| How much | Free |
| What | Ridge Avenue was once an entertainment district where jazz giants such as Pearl Bailey, Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker roamed. Join this walking tour to explore Philly's jazz history and this safe space for African American entertainers. |
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| Where | Blue Note at 15th and Ridge 19130 |
| When | May 6, 2017 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| How much | Free (donations appreciated) |
It’s one of Philly’s most diverse areas but badly needs young people.
Neighbors wonder why they get saturated, while other areas don’t: “Spread the wealth.”
