Thrilled to be on @KellyClarksonTV tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 5th) at 3 pm EST!!! Please tune in. Find where it’s on in your community here: kellyclarksonshow.com/wheret… . #kellyclarksonshow

Want to be a building hero? Longtime ember partner @TinyWPA is currently accepting applications for their spring 2024 community design leadership initiative. Learn more and apply by March 10th. tinywpa.org/beabuildinghero

Let's make this year even bigger and better! Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready to make a splash for a great cause. Together, we can give Philly kids a safe and fun summer at a City pool near them.

Last year was a hit with over 800 donors raising an incredible $70,000 in support of our public pools. But that's not all – 150 fearless Philadelphians took the plunge into the frigid waters of Kelly Pool to show their unwavering support!

Save the Date! The 2nd annual Philly Phreeze Fundraiser for Parks & Rec’s aquatics programs and lifeguard recruitment is just ONE month away! Join us on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Kelly Pool for a day of fun and fundraising.

A Participatory Philadelphia Inspiration from the civic commons in 2023 @PhilaParkandRec @myphillypark @BartramsGarden @centennyparkcdc @SMansionCDC @TheJPBFdn @knightfdn @kresgefdn @WilliamPennFdn @tinywpa #philadelphia #publicspace #inspiration #newyear link.medium.com/fZ2AtFJf5Fb

Today, the third in our series of photo essays reflecting on the past year of progress features the civic commons work in #Philadelphia. @PhilaParkandRec @myphillypark @BartramsGarden @centennyparkcdc @SMansionCDC @WeWalkPHL @TinyWPA @bcgp @PHSgardening link.medium.com/fZ2AtFJf5Fb

Check out how civic commons efforts are leading to a more engaged #Philadelphia. #publicspace #engagement #cities #newyear #inspiration @PhilaParkandRec @myphillypark @BartramsGarden @centennyparkcdc @SMansionCDC @WeWalkPHL @TinyWPA @bcgp @PHSgardening medium.com/reimagining-the-c…

In 1899, Isaac R. Johnson patented a folding bicycle frame that could be folded or taken apart. This invention made it easy to store bikes. Isaac R. Johnson was born sometime in 1812 in New York. While he was not the first to invent the bicycle frame, he was the first black man to invent and patent one, particularly one that could be folded or disassembled for easy storage. In fact, Isaac Johnson's version of the bicycle frame is similar to the version we ride today, as modern bicycles have the same pattern, but they do not fold up. Johnson's version was a folding frame that could be stored in small spaces; it was frequently used while traveling and on vacation. The patent was originally filed for by Isaac R. Johnson in April of 1899, and it was assigned the publication number: US634823 A. The only information we have about Isaac R. Johnson comes from the information he filled out when he filed his patent. We know he lived in Manhattan, New York, based on this documentation. According to the paperwork, this bicycle frame is an improved version of any previous bicycle frame due to its ability to be disassembled and stored in a truck or other small storage area. 🖋️if you love our content, please consider supporting our page on AfricanArchives.Support (follow the ko-fi page too for weekly posts roundup)

When the heat hits, public pools and spraygrounds help Philadelphians stay cool! Thanks @accuweather for stopping by Tustin Pool! 👀 The SwimPhilly glow-up! 🎨 Courtesy of @TinyWPA & @muralarts accuweather.com/en/videos/ag…

FRIDAY! THIS LINEUP IS HOT! #Philly #Play Date on 7/14 at @SmithPlayground in #Philadelphia - #education #kids #families #communities #CommunityEngagement #wellness #outdoors #urbandesign #parks #socialjustice - Reg using code 23Play15 for $15 discount! - bit.ly/23philly

Thanks to #Philly building & art heroes more Swim Philly pools coming to neighborhoods this summer! 📸: @TinyWPA

#Philly pool opening & Tiffany Fletcher Rec Center renaming, site improvements and mural design unveiling. “Tiffany was a true civic hero.” @CouncilmemberJG

Thanks to @PAHumanities and @TinyWPA, the #RainPoetry project transforms everyday spaces into opportunities for children's imaginative self-expression to make change in their neighborhoods. buff.ly/3MzT4Hn

Two of our Ember grantee partners, @PAHumanities and @TinyWPA have partnered to reveal "rain poetry" written by Philly youth. Take a look at their Vernon Park installation – one of many throughout the city – in this video: lnkd.in/egjBnhJ8

Over a billion dollars in generational wealth is currently caught up in “Tangled Titles” and that is a low estimate. Thank you Nick Phillips from @stlmag for speaking w/ me about how “Tangled Titles” are freezing the wealth in our Black neighborhoods stlmag.com/news/solutions/a-…

The playground built by @TinyWPA at the entrance to FDR Park's Meadows is pretty fantastic, especially for its budget. Incorporates fallen trees, feels just feral enough for kids to explore, adjacent to flower beds etc. and sandbox.

We’re thrilled to be part of this! >> Fishtown innovates ‘better barriers’ for parklets and streeteries. ⁦@TinyWPA⁩ #fishtowndistrict billypenn.com/2023/04/22/fis…

“For the first time ever, @PhilaParkandRec is offering a $1,000 bonus to any lifeguard who submits their completed application by April 15 and who works throughout the summer season.” via @RossDiMattei cbsnews.com/philadelphia/new…

Today during Samuel Powell Elementary lunch period Principal Boyle, Heiren, and Jamir, presented the Elementary students with 3 seesaws for the recess yard. . Heiren, Jamir, and a few others were two of the students involved in building the seesaw along with @TinyWPA

Just 24 hrs left to apply for our Spring 2023 Building Hero Training Program! Learn how to use everything from a table saw to a #lasercutter to make a difference in your community. Apps are due at 11:59 pm on Mar. 1st. Link in our bio to apply.