Students, Teachers and Parents Rally for Education

Stakeholders from all over Northwest Philadelphia gather in Gorgas Park to protest the city's education budget.

Parents, teachers and students gathered in Gorgas Park in Roxborough on Monday night to rally in protest against the proposed school district cuts and closing of schools. “We have people here from all over the Northwest,” said parent organizer Rebecca Poyourow.  “There are people here from Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill as well as Roxborough and Manayunk. Kids and parents as well as a few teachers and principals held up signs that said things like “save our schools,” and “we need sports.” Sabra Townsend has a child who attends the Dobson School, and she was there to speak for the special education students in the district. “All children should have the right to an education,” Townsend said.  “A special education child is just as deserving of …

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Roxborough Parents to Hold Education Rally and Summit

Roxborough Corridor Parents will host a rally and summit to discuss the proposed budget for the Philadelphia School District.

Parents in the Roxborough Corridor have gathered together to host a rally and summit about the state of education in the city of Philadelphia. The parents will host a rally starting at 5:30 p.m. on May 20 in Gorgas Park that will then move to the Roxborough High School auditorium for a parents summit. The goal of the summit according to the group organizing it: The intent of this Summit is to educate families and community members as to the current state of the District's proposed doomsday budget, the effects these cuts will have, the role of our elected officials in creating change, and most importantly to empower and equip our parents to act. The summit is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. on May 20, doors will open at 6 p.m. Click here to…

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Classic Cars 'Rock the Ridge'

The classic car show 'Rockin' The Ridge' blew through town this weekend.

The Friends of Gorgas Park held its annual Rockin' the Ridge event and fundraiser on Saturday. More than 80 cars were displayed at the event, and it raised more than $1,500 for the Friends of Gorgas Park. This was the 11th annual car show.

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Police Host Philly Peace Day

Officers of the 5th District will host Philly Peace Day at Gorgas Park on May 4.

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Fifth District will host a Philly Police Peace Day on May 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gorgas Park. “People can come down to the park at 10 a.m.,” said Officer Charlie Kline.  “We’re going to clean up the park until about noon, and then we’re going to have a barbeque.” Kline added that the whole community is invited, and that people are encouraged to bring a covered dish to contribute to a potluck. “Everything should be wrapped up by three,” Kline said.  “That way it doesn’t take up your whole Saturday.” Kline added, “It’ll just be something nice for the community.”

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5th District Hosts Philly Police Peace Day

The event will kick-off with a cleanup of Gorgas Park followed by a barbeque.

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Fifth District will host a Philly Police Peace Day on May 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gorgas Park. “People can come down to the park at 10 a.m.,” said Officer Charlie Kline.  “We’re going to clean up the park until about noon, and then we’re going to have a barbeque.” Kline added that the whole community is invited, and that people are encouraged to bring a covered dish to contribute to a potluck. “Everything should be wrapped up by three,” Kline said.  “That way it doesn’t take up your whole Saturday.” Kline added, “It’ll just be something nice for the community.”

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Concert to Benefit Friends of Gorgas Park

A concert scheduled for April 12 will benefit the Friends of Gorgas Park.

Register for East Egg Hunt

Online registration is now open for an Easter Egg Hunt to be held in Gorgas Park on March 30.

Epic Church in Manayunk will host a free Easter Egg Hunt in Gorgas Park on Saturday, March 30, that will be open to the public. Egg hunts will be held every 10 minutes for kids ages 1-2, 3-4, 5-7, and 8-10, and there will be over 35,000 eggs. Participants are encouraged to register online by clicking here. For more information on the egg hunt please click here.

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Harvest Festival Postponed Due to Rain Threat

Sunday event will be pushed to Oc. 14.

Those looking to get their fall on will have to wait one more week, in Roxborough at least. Due to a Sunday forecast of rain, the Friends of Gorgas Park postponed the Harvest Festival seven days. The group announced the delay until Oct. 14, according to a post on its Facebook page. All of the scarecrow making, apple eating and pumpkin decorating will be pushed for one week. That event still will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For more information on the rescheduled festival, visit its website here.

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Roxborough Lights a Candle to Remember Sept. 11

Annual candlelit vigil held at Gorgas Park Tuesday night.

Every American remembers Sept. 11, 2001 differently. Those old enough to recall the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Flight 93 11 years ago can pinpoint their location and actions that day. Tuesday night in Roxborough, citizens shared their experiences and how 9/11 forever altered their lives. Bruce Hoffman, president of the 21st Ward Veterans Association, watched the attacks from the Amtrack monitors and doubted the serverity until the second plane hit the Twin Towers. The Roxborough resident and veteran on Tuesday remembered Sept. 10, 2001 as "the last good day in American history," referencing the War on Terror, economic crisis and fear of retribution that followed 9/11.  On Sept. 13, 2001, Friends of Gorgas …

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Roxborough Remembers 9/11 Tuesday

21st Ward Veterans Associations hosts vigil at Gorgas Park Sept. 11.

Continuing an annual tradition of remembrance, the 21st Ward Veterans' Association will host a 9/11 vigil service Tuesday night in Gorgas Park. Starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, the Roxborough community will gather at the Ridge Avenue park near the war memorial for a candlelit service featuring local veterans, police and fire officials, and clergy members. Eleven years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Roxborough veterans continue their observation of the memorial "The challenge to eradicate the world of terrorism continues to be a difficult battle. We must show our strong support for these brave men and women as they fight for the future freedom of civilization of the world," veterans association President Bruce Hoffman said. "All members …

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