May Neighborhood News
- Jessie Marushak
- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
Our theme for May is celebrating community! Need some ideas?
Invite friends, and meet your neighbors, to find what’s new in Brewerytown at Girard Avenue Street Festival on Saturday, May 16 from 11am-5:30pm. (If you’re a business or vendor, today’s your last chance to sign up at parktobroad.org/girard as well!)
May 16 is Founder’s Day at Girard College too!
This weekend browse 150+ vendors at Fairmount Flea Market tomorrow, May 2 from 8am-5pm and cheer on the Broad Street Run this Sunday starting at 7am
May is Bike Month - there are National Ride a Bike Day activities Saturday, May 2 plus Bike to Work/Wherever Day on May 13
Love Your Park Week has volunteer opportunities from May 9-17, including at Lemon Hill
Wednesday, May 13 is the annual May Day Festival at The Spring Gardens, with food trucks, family activities, and live music.
From brunch, to gifts and flowers, find all the ways to make Mother's Day special with our local businesses, by following Park to Broad’s Instagram account.
We're Hiring!
Park to Broad is hiring an AmeriCorps VISTA Fellow, to start this summer, focused on filling vacant storefronts and raising community vitality! Applications will be accepted through May 15.
Neighborhood News
Coffee Cream and Dreams on Fairmount is hosting An Evening of Joyful Jazz from 4pm-7pm on May 2
May 3-9 is National Small Business Week, the perfect time to visit parktobroad.org/directory - pick a new place to visit, or an old favorite to leave a review, in support of the local business leaders and entrepreneurs whose efforts ensure our community thrives!
Visit Aiyah for their May 9th Art Market!
Philadelphia Museum of Art is hosting an “Animals in Art: Family Festival” this Sunday, then celebrating AAPI Heritage Month on Friday May 8 with after-hours art, music, and pay-what-you-wish admission, and a BalletX pop-up on Monday, May 18!
The Barnes Foundation’s Free First Sunday Family Day is this Sunday, May 3
We are just over one month from the start of the men’s World Cup, and FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill, on June 11. There will be lots more details confirmed over the next few weeks; we are organizing all the information for neighbors on what to expect, and how to enjoy the event, at parktobroad.org/residents
Business Network Spotlights
We're featuring 3 unique businesses this week. Take a look and get to know some favorite Park to Broad Business Network Members.
Fairmount Playschool
Learn all about Fairmount Playschool, an early childhood education center located in the Park to Broad District.
Muse Yoga & Fitness
Read about Muse Yoga & Fitness, a boutique fitness studio in the Park to Broad Business District.
E. Bennett Art
Explore the work of E. Bennett Art, an artist based in Brewerytown.
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