Feel Good Fridays

Tufting rose in popularity during the height of the pandemic. Now, Philly’s TuftCon will celebrate the craft in person.

The six-month-long project seeks to offer a moment of “surprise and delight.”

You can “laugh, enjoy, and shop for free” at Mount Airy’s community fridge and pantry located on Stenton Avenue.

At the teaching kitchen, food is a way to bring people together to connect and learn.

The Bridge Clinic, based in Bucks County, is set to open a Philadelphia office thanks to a $200,000 grant from PetSmart Charities.

From diapers and wipes to period and adult incontinence products, the Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank is providing families with what they need.

“Come out, walk the trails, discover nature,” said Alicia Burbage. “You'll be amazed at what you can find.”

A new weekly program invites library-goers to crochet, knit, embroider, and sew, no matter their skill level.

Every month, the Philly Fixers Guild helps residents salvage broken, damaged, and disassembled items — and keep them out of the landfill.

The scavenger hunt is a free, self-guided, six-week-long adventure in Philadelphia’s largest park.

West Philly has a new little free library and it’s full of arts and crafts supplies.

PAR-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.

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

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.

“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.