Category Archives: Around the Park

FOVP on the Northwest Soapbox

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

FOVP on the Northwest Soapbox The Northwest Soapbox, GTown radio’s podcast for the Northwest welcomed the Programs & Events Committee to speak about the park and its upcoming events calendar for 2013.

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Northwest Soapbox on GTown Radio Features Vernon Park

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

Hear the Programs and Events Committee speak about Vernon Park on the Northwest Soapbox.

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Programs in Vernon Park and Germantown, 2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

Programs in Vernon Park and Germantown, 2013 This week, the Programs Committee met with community members and organizations of Germantown to brainstorm events for 2013. Newsworks was onsite to cover the meeting. We very much look forward to working together … Continue reading →

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Daffodil Planting December 5, 2012

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Friends of Vernon Park

This gallery contains 7 photos.

Thanks to everyone who participated!

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$2.675m Increase for Parks & Rec Approved by City Council Committee!

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Friends of Vernon Park

We have reason to celebrate! On November 14th, City Council’s Appropriations Committee voted to approve a mid-year Transfer Ordinance effectively increasing the Department of Parks and Recreation’s operating budget for FY 2013 by $2.675 Million. The Parks Alliance fully anticipates … Continue reading →

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Flea Market featured on Newsworks

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Friends of Vernon Park

Flea Market featured on Newsworks

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Parks for cash’ bill dead, Philly’s green space is safe for now

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Friends of Vernon Park

Metro – ‘Parks for cash’ bill dead, Philly’s green space is safe for now. from the Parks Alliance: With your help, the Parks Alliance: -Sent 1700 email letters to our PA State Senators -Worked with Senate staff to express constituent … Continue reading →

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Please Tell Pennsylvania Senators that our Parks are Not for Sale!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Friends of Vernon Park

From http://www.philaparks.org/: The PA State legislature is considering a bill that would put acres of Pennsylvania’s parks, open spaces, trails, and other public lands at risk for quick sale by cash-strapped local governments. Yesterday the Senate Appropriations Committee approved House … Continue reading →

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A Great Day in the Park

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Friends of Vernon Park

Special Thanks to all of our activity leaders and community partners, food truck vendors (delicious!), picnic guests, neighbors, and helping hands. We had a great time in the Park and look forward to organizing the next Family Fun Day. Your … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Work Day

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Friends of Vernon Park

We were extremely lucky to have the 10-person team from the Americorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) yesterday.  They worked really hard at  cleaning out drains, clearing the edges of the paths and weeding the garden beds around the Center … Continue reading →

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