Elizabeth Estrada
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Don’t throw away that broken item. A coalition of Philly volunteers will help you fix it
Every month, the Philly Fixers Guild helps residents salvage broken, damaged, and disassembled items — and keep them out of the landfill.
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Listen 1:40Discover the ‘hidden gems’ of Philly’s Fairmount Park via scavenger hunt
The scavenger hunt is a free, self-guided, six-week-long adventure in Philadelphia’s largest park.
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Listen 1:56A winter festival and toy drive are coming to Kensington’s McPherson Square. The events are part of a collaboration between the city and residents to make the park safer.
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Listen 4:13Give, take, and create: West Philly’s new little free library offers up crafty supplies for projects
West Philly has a new little free library and it’s full of arts and crafts supplies.
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Listen 2:00PAR-Recycle Works in North Philly employs formerly incarcerated people and supports them on their reentry journey. “We want to see each other flourish,” said the founder.
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Listen 4:11‘Food is love’: Every week, this Philadelphia baker gives away desserts to her neighbors for free
Meet Jennifer Mora, the Philadelphia baker who makes desserts, then gives them away to her neighbors for free. “I feel like I'm sending people off on a good journey,” she says
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Listen 2:06‘Glide and enjoy yourself’: Philly’s free indoor ice rinks are the place to go this fall and winter
Philadelphia has five indoor ice skating rinks across the city. All of them are open to skaters of all levels and offer opportunities to learn — for free.
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Listen 2:01‘A sisterhood built on healing and nature’: How a Philly hiking group is improving women’s wellness
“It's been healing to watch other people heal,” said founder Brandi Aulston. ''That's really where I get a lot of my cup full — from watching other people fill up and release.
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Listen 1:44This spooky season, Philadelphians are going all out with decorations
From pumpkins and ghosts to witches and ghouls, these are the best-decorated homes in Philly this Halloween season.
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Listen 2:10‘Now is a great time to look up’: How to enjoy Philly’s fall foliage, from a tree nerd
As temperatures cool, Philly “tree nerd” Bryan Thompson-Nowak shares tips on how to enjoy the colorful foliage of the season.
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Listen 2:01What started in the early days of the pandemic as a passion project has blossomed into a full-on shop that serves dogs high-quality treats in Bucks County.
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No lectures, just fun: Science on Tap Philly serves up lessons for curious adults
Science on Tap has been teaching Philadelphians about science without the stuffiness for over a decade. At these monthly events, “science is for everyone.”
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