TinyWPA

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/wheretowatch . #kellyclarksonshow

@presjimryan Jim, thank you for this wonderful post about my father. It means a lot— Alex Gilliam

My condolences to Sandy’s family and his many friends – I’m grateful for his devotion to the University and will miss his presence here on Grounds.

The University lost one of its greats this weekend with the passing of Sandy Gilliam.  In his decades of service to UVA, Sandy wore many hats, including serving for 18 years as Secretary to the Board of Visitors and as a mentor to countless students and colleagues.

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-th…

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)

@XO_LM Medium WPA just doesn’t have quite the same ring

@XO_LM We’d love to tackle this and create workforce development jobs……

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/agin…

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

@XO_LM @shannonmattern Thanks @XO_LM

@paul_farber @shannonmattern @Miscprojects @BartramsGarden @WoodmereArt Thanks @paul_farber ! We are open 10-6, M-F minus some community builds on wknds.Adding the Modern Republic (find on Instagram). Kenya and Steve know so much about furniture and design. Butcher Shop Rehab in Chester do some really cool work (Kenya and L are partners on BSR).

@IngaSaffron @SEPTA Love that station. It works so well

The fabulous new Berlin Central Train Station reminded me of Philly’s Jefferson Station. It’s much bigger, but the designers clearly recognized how the multi-tiered volumes create legibility for riders and ennoble the transit experience. I hope we never lose that. ⁦@SEPTA⁩

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