August 1st kicked off application season for the 6th round of Feet First Philly’s Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant program! Last year’s 5th round awarded 11 grants to projects across Philadelphia, all aimed at improving public spaces for different communities. Three projects are highlighted in this GRID article, Empowered CDC’s improvements to the Cecil Street Garden, … Continue reading A Spotlight on Three 2024-2025 Mini-Grant Recipients
Feet First Philly’s Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant 2025 Program is Live!
Feet First Philly’s Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program is back again for the sixth year. This grant program has funded over 64 projects across Philadelphia since 2020, and all city residents and community groups are invited to apply. Feet First Philly is partnering again with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to provide funding for … Continue reading Feet First Philly’s Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant 2025 Program is Live!
11 Public Enhancing Projects funded: Feet First Philly’s 5th round of mini-grants of the 2024-2025 season
“Bulbs Not Bullets” planter dedication by the Mantua Civic Association Impact Day 2025, Photo credit: ACHIEVEability Last August, Clean Air Council and Feet First Philly, in partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, launched the 5th annual Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program. There were over 70 applications submitted for amazing projects across the city. … Continue reading 11 Public Enhancing Projects funded: Feet First Philly’s 5th round of mini-grants of the 2024-2025 season
Proposed SEPTA Budget: 45% Service Cut & 21.5% Fare Increase – Make your voice heard!
On April 10, SEPTA released its budget proposal that includes 45% cuts in service - combined with major fare increases, workforce reductions, and a 9 PM curfew for all rail services, to combat a massive budget deficit for the new fiscal year on July 1. This would include a fare increase averaging 21.5% for all … Continue reading Proposed SEPTA Budget: 45% Service Cut & 21.5% Fare Increase – Make your voice heard!
Car-free streets for four Sundays this April in Rittenhouse!
Matt Stanley Photography LLC/Center City District Philadelphia Open Streets: West Walnut is back in 2025 in Philadelphia! It has returned for four Sundays this spring, beginning April 6 and finishing on April 27, during which seven blocks are closed to vehicular traffic. The seven-block stretch of streets closed to vehicles begins on 18th Street from … Continue reading Car-free streets for four Sundays this April in Rittenhouse!
Feet First Philly’s 5th Annual Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Program is Live!
Feet First Philly’s Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Program is back again for the fifth year. This grant program has funded over 50 projects across Philadelphia since 2020, and all city residents and community groups are invited to apply. Feet First Philly is partnering again with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to provide funding for … Continue reading Feet First Philly’s 5th Annual Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Program is Live!
Recap: Community Gardens Tour in Point Breeze
Feet First Philly recently partnered with Neighborhood Garden Trust, Clean Air Council, and AARP Philadelphia to host a community garden tour in Point Breeze, Philadelphia. It was a beautiful day and roughly 15 residents from around the city joined for the tour. Having walkable community greenspace is important to Feet First Philly, and community gardens … Continue reading Recap: Community Gardens Tour in Point Breeze
Community Garden Tour in Point Breeze South Philadelphia on Saturday 6/8
Join Neighborhood Gardens Trust, Feet First Philly, and Clean Air Council as we visit 5 community gardens in the Point Breeze section of South Philadelphia. This walk is sponsored by AARP Philadelphia. During the walk, participants will get a chance to learn from garden leaders, learn about their work this growing season, and learn about … Continue reading Community Garden Tour in Point Breeze South Philadelphia on Saturday 6/8
View a List of Free Community-Led Events You Can Attend This Spring
Spring is here and there are lots of events you can enjoy during this season. Here are some events that are family-friendly and free for you to attend. First Port Richmond Picnic With Friends of Campbell Square Campbell Square was established in 1894 as Allegheny Square and is located along Allegheny Avenue in the heart … Continue reading View a List of Free Community-Led Events You Can Attend This Spring
PPA Finally Planning to Crackdown on Illegal Parking
Since 2017, Feet First Philly (FFP) has been documenting illegal parking on sidewalks, crosswalks, curb cuts, and bike lanes. Through their #NotAParkingSpot Twitter (now X) campaign, FFP has drawn attention to this issue for many years. Finally, we are excited to announce that the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) is planning to crack down on illegal … Continue reading PPA Finally Planning to Crackdown on Illegal Parking
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