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This urban farm gives away free produce to the community through its farm stand twice a week, According to their website, “in addition to ensuring that nutritious, organically grown goodness is within reach for our community, the produce stand also features various health screenings, a resource table, and hands only CPR.”
When & Where
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 AM to 12:30 PM
22nd & Cecil B. Moore
https://www.mamateefridge.com/ ↗
This network of community fridges includes 18 refrigerators around the city to help reduce food scarcity.
When & Where
Available 24/7
We recommend checking with their website for updates, and checking each respective location for its hours.
https://www.germantowncommunityfridge.com/about ↗
Launched by volunteers in 2020 and maintained by volunteers since, the Germantown Community Fridge has two locations and is welcome to all.
When & Where
Accessible 24/7
20 W. Armat Street
19 E. High Street
https://eastfallscommunityfridge.wordpress.com/ ↗
Outside of the Black-owned flower shop and cafe Vault and Vine, this community fridge “aim[s] to have fresh, high quality produce and fresh groceries stocked every day,” according to its website.
When & Where
Accessible 24/7
3507 Midvale Avenue
The Philly Download is proud to announce that Cassie Owens, an award-winning journalist, local media advocate, and proud Mount Airy native, is officially stepping in as The Philly Download’s first-ever Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief.
The second feature in our photo journal series is by Isaiah Gaymon. Not only a writer here at The Download or a content creator, Isaiah’s talents also extend to photography.
A stylist that knows how to properly care for our hair, whether it falls in spirals or blooms in an afro, are Godsends.
One thing we appreciate is a good set of nails. Nothing like leaving the shop with a new color, shape, or a little (or a lot of) razzle-dazzle.
hilly creatives, artists, and those dreaming to be; this one is for you. Our team scoured the city, from local organizations neighborhood galleries for some of the best opportunities to start or support your art.
Philadelphia City Council held its first hearing following the Trump administration’s inundation of executive orders.
Living Philly means we are surrounded by brilliant, innovative, and unique creatives. That is true for every medium, specifically ceramics.
2024, what a year. Since our launch, we’ve covered everything Philly including artists and creatives, events and Black history, the ongoing arena debate and one of the most unprecedented Presidential races in US history.
What a doozy 2024 has been! For anyone who is feeling the urge to change the scenery, whether it’s because you just need a break or a vacay is overdue, we got you.
Christmas Village closes for the season soon. Before it does, stop by and support these local Black-owned businesses!
