“I feel more safe on the farm than in my own house.”. How belonging and calm provide safety at Sankofa Community Farm in Philly's Bartram's Garden. Story by @LoveNowMedia @greenphilly_ and @onwurd .

"Second- and third-generation Latines are not just inheriting culture; they are actively defining the city’s identity, culture, and civic life.". Story from @MetroPhilly @2PuntosPlatform and Garett Fadeley.

Congratulations to @greenphilly_ for being named a finalist in the @LIONPubs news product of the year for their EcoFair! It's always a great event, so worthy of recognition.

The Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble, formed in 1969 and performs, teaches and celebrates the culture of African drum and dance. It’s one of the many groups profiled by @lovenowmedia, @FunTimesMag , and @onwurd for Black Music Month.

At our monthly partner meeting, we heard from @manuelsmith and @gwatsonburkett about their ethics guide for journalists to help make our communities safer. A big thanks to both of them! Looking forward to a full training in September.

Birding by ear from @greenphilly_ and Lisa Bryant.

Things have been kind of quiet about what to do with Market East since the @sixers stadium project died. Appreciate this grassroots effort to build a community vision for the area on Monday 5pm at 1218 Arch St.

Got a busy street with lights that don't give pedestrians enough time to cross safely? @greenphilly_ details how one neighborhood got longer cross times on Girard Ave.

Thanks to @Technical_ly for profiling this Philly biz grant program that few folks know about.

Interesting story from @phillygaynews, on DelCo declaring itself a haven for LGBTQ+ people.

Appreciate this profile of the Xiente guaranteed basic income program from @2PuntosPlatform. This confirms what other programs have found, when given the opportunity, people spend these dollars on essentials.

Appreciate @thephilacitizen following up on the Philly Joy Bank and the 103 Philly women the bank has helped in the last year.

Philly City Council begins hearings in response to @PHLJournoCollab reporting on kids abused and neglected while in foster care, + how the city could protect kids better. @billy_penn has the story previewing the hearings.

According to @PennDOTNews, last year distracted driving crashes injured 6,000 people and killed 49 in Pa. Stricter hands-free cell phone law takes effect Thursday.

Trump administration cuts Digital Equity grants in Philly, story from @Technical_ly .

These Germantown activists say Philly already has a plan for improving foster care. It just has to act. Story from @gtowninfohub and @SteveVolk .

RT @EugeneSonn: The customer is always right, except for when they want a cake design that defies the laws of physics. @Technical_ly and….

Some Philadelphians say trees make their neighborhood more inviting. Some look at them as an accident waiting to happen. @greenphilly_ and @thephilacitizen report on how resident buy-in is the key to growing a bigger canopy.

RT @thephilacitizen: A toddler’s cry — “Save my tree!” — became a symbol of a citywide struggle. As Philly aims to grow its tree canopy, re….

Moms Bonded by Grief created the Botanical Garden of Healing to use nature as a path to healing from gun violence. Read on with this story from @LoveNowMedia @greenphilly_ @onWURD.