The Cobbs Creek Ambassadors are planning their fourth annual Cobbs Creek Summer Festival on Saturday, September 12th from 11am-3pm at Thomas Ave & Cobbs Creek Parkway just north of Whitby Ave. The rain date is Sunday, 9/13. The FREE event is full of activities including horseback riding, fishing, bird watching, a bounce house, food, and more!

Pacifico Ford transformed into a hub of community celebration on July 13th, as the dealership partnered with Ford and Major League Baseball (MLB) for an unforgettable block party. Designed to honor America 250 and the All-Star Game, the event drew children from summer camps in the neighborhood, eager to partake in a day filled with fun and camaraderie. The festivities featured an array of carnival-style games, where the children tried their luck at winning prizes.. A variety

Lottie (nee Washington) Bazemore, a devoted community activist, longtime Democratic Committee Person, and cherished Southwest Philadelphia matriarch, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 26, 2026. She was 95 years old. For more than 51 years, Mrs. Bazemore faithfully served as Democratic Committee Person for Philadelphia's 51st Ward, 18th Division. Throughout her decades of service, she worked alongside many distinguished Philadelphia leaders, including Ward Leader

Three new Little Nature Playgrounds are planned for Cobbs Creek Park. Designed with input from local residents, these welcoming spaces will encourage children and families to explore the park, learn about its history and ecology, and safely access the trail from nearby neighborhoods. Each playground will feature a combination of nature-inspired elements, colorful asphalt art, and wayfinding maps that help connect visitors to Cobbs Creek Park. Clean Air Council is partnering w

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