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Writer's pictureJessie Marushak

August Community Digest



Summer doesn't mean slowing down in this neighborhood!


This Sunday, August 4 - from 10am-3pm - is the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Family Festival.

 

Then afternoon Jazz at Girard College is back from 4pm-6pm.

 

Our third summer Sidewalk Social is just two weeks away - Thursday, August 15 from 6pm-8pm - bringing music, food, and community vendors to 26th and Girard in Brewerytown.

 

August is Black Business Month, and our community is proudly home to some of Philadelphia's best! Visit fairmountcdc.org/directory to explore. You can also check out these black-owned businesses spotlights and stay tuned for more highlights of others throughout the month. 

 

Enjoying the Paris Olympics so far? Billy Penn created this post highlighting all the local athletes on Team USA. Shoutout to USA women's basketball star Kahleah Copper, a star at Girard College (and Mander Playground) plus sprinter Thelma Davies, a Girard College graduate who served as a flag-bearer for Liberia!

 

Lastly, excited to share that our annual fundraiser, Taste of Fairmount, will return to Founder's Hall - Thursday, November 21 from 6pm-9pm - honoring Fairmount CDC's 25th anniversary. Ticket sales will start soon; enter to win a free ticket by emailing us a few words on why you love the event! Excited to hear from you, and celebrate together this fall.

 

Deals & Specials

Check out the latest deals, specials and announcements from our GAMBA members!


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