Weavers Way

Litter, open dumping, lingering garbage from missed pick-ups and unmanaged public receptacles, waste is polluting our Philadelphia neighborhoods, landscapes, and waterways. Plastic packaging of all kinds is so pervasive it is hard to avoid and next to impossible to recycle. ...

Summer is officially here! What better way to enjoy the bounty of our city’s farms than an evening spent outdoors, enjoying locally sourced, farm-fresh food, live music, and classic lawn games, all against the backdrop of the beautiful Weavers Way...

Fall brings bright colors, chilly weather, and most importantly, great seasonal foods. It’s the best time of the year to bake fresh apple pie, simmer-up squash soup, or candy sweet potatoes.  If you’re not up for cooking yourself this week, there's a few great spots around Philly for delicious local eats. Events for the Week of October 20-24:

Saturday is the Summer Solstice and an amazing time for a celebration! This Saturday, join the Weavers Way Community Programs with a Hoedown from 6-9 PM.

This past Sunday, Nov. 9, Weavers Way Co-op hosted a discussion at North by Northwest (7165 Germantown Ave.) on sustainability issues in our city. The discussion's special guest was Dr. Mark Alan Hughes, Director of Sustainability for the City of Philadelphia. Dr. Hughes has a vital role in Philadelphia. Since this past spring's appointment by Mayor Nutter, Hughes has served as the Mayor's Senior Advisor and has worked closely with the Managing Director, Deputy Mayors and other heads of Departments to coordinate sustainability policies across Philly government.