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A $2.5 million state grant will help take the Schuylkill River Trail further into Southwest Philly, getting it closer to potentially linking up with FDR Park.
The full $7.5 million project includes a new park at the foot of the bridge, Asha Prihar reports, with construction expected to start next year.
In the few years Shannon Maldonado has run design studio Yowie, her Fabric Row shop has gained national acclaim. Now she’s launching a new show.
“A lot of the information out there over-glamorizes what it’s like to run a small business,” Maldonado told Jordan Levy about what sets the show apart.
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Mayor Kenney is traveling the rest of this week, taking personal time for a trip to Germany, per his office. There he’ll attend the Cities Fortifying Democracy Forum in Berlin.
🍻 Tomorrow! Our pub trivia night about all things Philadelphia lands at Hawthornes in South Philly. Happy hour specials and prizes await. RSVP for free to join us. (6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21)
🌳 Malcolm X Park will pop with food, giveaways, resources, music, double dutch, and other activities at the “We’re Still Here” block party. (10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 22)
✨ BYOBBS (bring your own booze, blanket, and snacks) to the Magic Garden for a night of performances and crafts. Tickets are $25. (7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 22)
🛍️ The Philly Queer Flea heads to Mural City’s new wine garden in Kensington, where attendees can shop for cottagecore-inspired dream catchers, whimsical prints, and plenty of handmade jewelry from local LGBTQ artisans. (1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 23)
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