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Park to Broad Women-Led Business Guide
For March - Women's History Month - we are excited to debut our Guide to Women-Led Businesses in the Park to Broad District neighborhoods, and encourage support for all the women-led businesses in our directory!
5 days ago


Welcoming Visit Philly to the Park to Broad District
On February 18, 2026, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Visit Philly team to the Park to Broad Arts & Business District for a tour of Fairmount, Brewerytown, Francisville, and Spring Garden, and a chance to show off what makes our neighborhoods so special.
Feb 24


February Business Buzz
Across 2026 Philadelphia is welcoming visitors from around the world to enjoy special events and the country’s 250th birthday. We want everyone in the Park to Broad District neighborhoods to thrive through the 12 months of celebrations by encouraging “Local Love” for our businesses, history, and community.
Feb 16


Park to Broad Black-Led Business Guide
For February we’re celebrating Black History Month by sharing our Guide to Black-Led Businesses, spotlighting some neighborhood favorites, alongside all the Black-owned businesses in the Park to Broad Directory.
Feb 16


Park to Broad Launches New Small Business Fund
The Small Business Fund is Park to Broad's new mini grant program to help small businesses in Brewerytown, Fairmount, Francisville, and Spring Garden overcome challenges, plan community-building events, and grow. Beginning February 9, we are accepting applications for the spring 2026 cycle.
Feb 3


January Business Buzz
The Philly Flurry is here! Today through February 1, get special deals and discounts at 25 small businesses right here in Fairmount, Brewerytown, and Francisville. See all the ways you can shop local and save on food, retail, fitness, and more!
Jan 15


Twice-Weekly Trash Collection Comes to Park to Broad District
A big change is coming to the Fairmount, Brewerytown, Francisville and Spring Garden neighborhoods for the new year - twice-weekly trash collection began January 5, 2026. Here's what you need to know
Jan 6


December Business Buzz
A generous neighbor is matching the first $5,000 in contributions to Park to Broad’s Small Business Fund through December 31 — doubling your impact! We’re making progress, but we haven’t reached our goal yet.
Dec 15, 2025


December Neighborhood News
Taste of Fairmount kicked off the season with a sold-out celebration and a new slate of neighborhood favorites — but there’s even more happening across Fairmount, Brewerytown, Francisville, and Spring Garden. From a matching challenge that doubles your gift to the Small Business Fund, to important policy issues moving through City Council, to a full lineup of holiday markets, openings, and community events, this month is packed with ways to support local businesses and stay c
Dec 4, 2025


November, 2025 Legislative Feedback
Two issues are moving through City Council that will affect small businesses in our community. Read below a and respond by Monday, December 8 so we can provide more information and advocate as needed!
Dec 4, 2025


Park to Broad Holiday Gift Guide
Check out our Park to Broad 2025 Holiday Gift Guide to find inspiration at a neighborhood business, and make your gift-giving stress-free and memorable.
Nov 26, 2025


November Business Buzz
There are just a handful of tickets remaining for Taste of Fairmount - our neighborhood business celebration, raising money for the new Small Business Fund - this Thursday, November 20 at Founder's Hall. Sales close Tuesday at 5:30pm. Get yours before they sell out!
Nov 17, 2025


November Neighborhood News
Today we have details to share on the restaurants participating in Taste of Fairmount so far - limited tickets remain, and all purchases support the new Small Business Fund - as well as opportunities for community-members in need of food assistance, and those able to help their neighbors.
Nov 4, 2025


Community Food Resources
We’re sharing a few opportunities for community members—both for those in need of food assistance and for those looking to lend a helping hand to their neighbors. If we’ve missed any local programs or opportunities, please email Jessie@7ccommunications.com so we can add them to the list. Lather Brewerytown Bakery and Brewerytown Sharswood Neighborhood Coalition 1900 Block of Fairmount Avenue Senator Sharif Street KB Experience Mama-Tee Fridge at Fairmount Bikes Mama-Tee Frid
Nov 4, 2025


Shaping the Future of 29th & Girard
Since the start of the year, 500+ Brewerytown and Fairmount neighbors have helped create a new vision for a safer, more accessible, beautiful, vibrant and successful community space at 29th and Girard!
Nov 3, 2025


Halloween Headquarters: Your 2025 Guide to Local Happenings
We've rounded up Halloween events and specials across Fairmount, Brewerytown, Francisville, and Spring Garden.
Oct 27, 2025


Small Business Fund
Park to Broad’s is launching a new Small Business Fund! Starting in 2026 we will distribute grants from this fund twice a year to help our neighborhood businesses overcome challenges, plan community-building events, and grow.
Oct 21, 2025


October Business Buzz
We’re one month out from Taste of Fairmount and there are less than 100 tickets left! Make sure you grab yours today before we sell out because no tickets will be sold at the door. Better yet, sponsor the event to maximize visibility for your business or community group.
Oct 15, 2025


October Neighborhood News
We’ve got a big month ahead for local events! Halloween Nights are back at Eastern State, and this Saturday morning October 4 is the CoreFitness Breakout Race, 5k, two-mile walk, and kids’ run at 22nd and Brown - benefitting Friends of Eastern State Penitentiary Park. There’s lots more coming up
Oct 1, 2025


September Business Buzz
Squeeze out the last bit of summer with us this Wednesday, September 17 for our biggest sidewalk social yet! We'll have two musicians , 10 food and drink options, and a dozen other vendors at 26th & Girard from 5:30-7:30pm.
Sep 15, 2025
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