Organizers and community members marched from Huntingdon Station to Prevention Point Thursday in memory of those who have died from overdose. The annual event is part of International Overdose Awareness Day.
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s sweeping $2 billion housing plan—the Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) initiative aims to preserve and create 30,000 housing units over four years in response to the city’s housing crisis.
Born and raised in Kensington, Austin Wright launched Ava’s Farm — a local produce market and nonprofit that offers free meals and youth programs to residents.
Earlier this year, Kensington resident Hannah Riotto texted us, “Where are my fellow gardeners and plant enthusiasts?” She wanted to connect with other plant lovers in the neighborhood, so we decided to step in to help.
In just a few weeks, we found people trying to start new gardens, restore old gardens, and save existing gardens facing the threat of losing their land to developers.
We also started a list of places where plant lovers convene that we hope you’ll help us grow over time.
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