May Neighborhood News

Thats's a Wrap on the 21st Annual Fairmount Arts Crawl

Thanks to our presenting partner Freedom Credit Union, and all the business leaders, artists, and neighbors who helped produce the 21st Fairmount Arts Crawl last Sunday! Check out the highlights on our blog, and mark your calendar for our next big spring event...

Next Up: Girard Ave Street Fest!

We are two weeks away from Girard Avenue Street Festival 11am-5:30pm on Saturday, May 17 between 29th Street and College Ave in Brewerytown. This year's edition features two stages with live music, a beer garden, games for kids, and 100+ vendors and local businesses.

We need help from volunteers to pull this off - sign-up at this link to help with morning-of setup - the first 20 to register receive a festival t-shirt.

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There's lots more to celebrate:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month so we asked some experts in our community for tips! Enjoy this Q&A with members of the Brewerytown Therapy Collective.

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Help our community protect water quality! Volunteer Saturday, May 3 to mark storm drains on Girard Avenue. All ages welcome.

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Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is kicking off their new Wednesday Night program next week, May 7 from 5:30-9:30pm - an after hours opportunity to talk with civic leaders, compete in trivia, and discover how to become more involved in your community.

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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Friday, May 9 - details are at this link (including a pop-up from Baby's Kusina!)

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It's National Small Business Month too. Celebrate with the 13 local businesses recently honored on the Philadelphia Inquirer's 2025 Philly Favorites list

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Aiyah at 1809 Fairmount is hosting a Mother's Day Art Market on May 10; RSVP at this link.

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Lemon Hill is hosting the Grassstains Psychedelic Stoop Fest on Saturday, May 10 from 1-8pm; click here for more information.

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May 10-18 is Love Your Park Week - find a local site at this link and meet up with neighbors to show your favorite neighborhood park some love!

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Bache Martin sixth annual Bache in Bloom fundraiser and family fun night is Thursday, May 15, from 4-7pm. It's free and open to all, but you can support Bache in Bloom by donating to the Grade/Block Challenge or signing up as a sponsor.

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We have just entered National Bike Month and live in Philadelphia's best neighborhood for biking! Visit the Bicycle Coalition web site for all the opportunities to explore the city on two wheels.

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Lastly, spring is the best time to request a FREE street tree from PHS or Parks & Rec - help make our community cleaner, greener, safer, more shaded, walkable and welcoming.

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Deals & Specials

Check out the latest deals, specials and announcements from our Business Network Supporters!

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Join the Park to Broad Business Network

Thank you to all who invest in our community by contributing to Park to Broad and joining the Park to Broad Business Network as a supporter or partner. You can see which businesses are members on our directory, and web site.

While we apply for grants and contracts where available, the unrestricted revenue our team needs to produce events, programs for businesses, and this newsletter comes from neighbors and businesses making tax-deductible contributions! Nearly everything we create is free and accessible to all - we don't turn anyone away - so contributions from those who can invest go even further by helping those who are just starting out. We appreciate you.

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