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September Neighborhood News
A weekend packed with events in the Park to Broad district! Check out festivals, flea markets, neighborhood sales, local deals and Taste of Fairmount updates.
2 days ago


Fall Small Business Fund Cycle Now Open!
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 September 8, we are accepting applications for the spring 2026 cycle. Interested business owners should review the eligibility requirements below and apply by October 9.
4 days ago


August Business Buzz
Support local businesses this August by shopping now to enjoy later. Plus, catch up on Park to Broad business news, community events, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic, September festivals, local business happenings, commercial properties and more across Fairmount, Brewerytown, Francisville and Spring Garden.
Aug 17


Three Park to Broad Spots Win Best of Philly!
We're thrilled to shout out the the trio of Brewerytown & Broad Street businesses in Philadelphia Magazine “Best of Philly” guide! Make sure to show some local love to these Park to Broad District favorites.
Aug 17


July Business Buzz
Discover the latest from Park to Broad, including Soccer Central, neighborhood events, local business news, hidden history, and places to shop, dine, and explore.
Jul 13


May Business Buzz
Get the latest Park to Broad neighborhood updates including FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill, Philly Favorites, new businesses, local events, Bike Month deals, community news, and business spotlights across Fairmount, Brewerytown, Francisville, and Spring Garden.
May 19


Park to Broad is Hiring this May!
Join our team as an AmeriCorps VISTA Fellow this summer (apply by May 15, 2026) to help the
community fill vacant spaces on our commercial corridor by building relationships with:
Local property owners
Potential business tenants
Neighborhood entrepreneurs looking to grow in the community
This position will be focused on Girard Avenue in Brewerytown - already one of Philadelphia’s most diverse business districts, but poised for greater growth and vitality with your help!
May 1


May Neighborhood News
Celebrate community this May in Philadelphia’s Park to Broad Arts & Business District! Explore neighborhood events in Fairmount, Brewerytown, Francisville, and Spring Garden—from the Girard Avenue Street Festival and Fairmount Flea Market to Mother’s Day ideas, Bike Month activities, and local business spotlights. Discover things to do, shop local, and stay connected with the latest neighborhood news.
May 1


April Business Buzz
Park to Broad’s Business Buzz shares the latest from small businesses across Fairmount, Brewerytown, Francisville, and Spring Garden. This edition spotlights our Spring 2026 Small Business Fund grantees, local business wins and openings, updates on nuisance business efforts, and upcoming events like the Fairmount Arts Crawl. Stay connected to what’s happening and how you can support the businesses shaping our neighborhoods.
Apr 16


Help End Nuisance Businesses in Brewerytown
The Park to Broad District team are aware of “nuisance businesses” whose operations have a negative impact on our community - typically due to connections with drug-dealing, violence, illegal and unpermitted operations, code violations, and anti-social behavior by customers. Help us end nuisance businesses and take action.
Apr 13


Meet the Recipients of Our Spring 2026 Small Business Fund Grants
We are excited to announce the six grantees for the spring 2026 cycle of Park to Broad’s Small Business Fund! These six grants, totaling $10,000, were created to help local businesses overcome challenges, plan community-building events, and grow in 2026.
Apr 10


April Neighborhood News
Across 2026, Park to Broad is celebrating different ways to share local love with our community businesses. April is Arts Month! We will be spotlighting arts-based businesses, and art in businesses, culminating with Fairmount Arts Crawl on Sunday, April 26 - featuring arts vendors, music, food and family activities from 12-4pm at 23rd and Fairmount Avenue, plus art in businesses across the neighborhood!
Apr 1


March Business Buzz
The number of women-led businesses in our communities is truly unique! Make sure to check out our guide at this link, part of our 12 Months of Local Love celebration, celebrating Women’s History Month this March. Plus we're looking forward to spring events!
Mar 16


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!
Mar 2


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
What's New
Discover the buzz in the Park to Broad Arts & Business District - business spotlights, events, and community highlights you won’t want to miss!
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