City officials and community members gathered Friday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the $4.5 million revitalization of the West Mill Creek playground and plaza located at 5100 Parrish St.. Completed in just six months, the community-driven project transforms a historically neglected space into a safer, greener public hub just in time for summer.

Funded primarily through the City’s Rebuild initiative (supported by the Philadelphia Beverage Tax), the project also received a $600,000 state grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Local Share Account program and a $500,000 contribution from 3rd District Councilmember Jamie Gauthier. Continue Reading

Outdoor summer jazz is officially back in West Philly! The annual Cedar Park Jazz series returns this Friday, June 5, bringing live music, community vibes, and great energy to 49th and Baltimore.

Starting this week and running through the end of July, nine incredible local bands will take the stage every Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (weather permitting).

This is a free, family-friendly event open to everyone. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a cooler with water and snacks, and don’t forget your dancing shoes!

2026 Weekly Performance Schedule:

June 5: PM Revue
June 12: Karen Smith Experience
June 19: MJE Marston Jazz Experience
June 26: Garfield Fleming & Friends
July 3: Bobby Zankel’s Wonderful Sound Six
July 10: The Jazz Crew Big Band
July 17: Bert Harris and the AfroJazz Collective
July 24: Tia & The Connection
July 31: Fyrestorm

The event is organized by Cedar Park Neighbors with the help from neighborhood businesses and organizations. This year’s sponsors are Penn Live Arts, PFCU, Mariposa, VIX, Hellcat Studio, Carbon Copy, and Cleo’s Bagels. If you’d like to support Cedar Park Jazz, please go here.

The Jazz Heritage Series is also back! Performances take place at Malcolm X Park (51st and Pine) every other Thursday, 7-9 p.m. This Thursday (June 4), stop by the park to enjoy a performance by Kenny Davis.

West Philadelphia’s favorite neighborhood tradition is officially back. The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll returns on Thursday, June 4, bringing thousands of neighbors, visitors, and food lovers out to explore Baltimore Avenue between 40th and 51st Streets.

From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., local businesses and community vendors will be serving up an incredible lineup of $1, $3, and $5 deals on delicious food, cold drinks, and unique merchandise. Whether you are hunting for cheap eats, looking to support local makers, or just want to enjoy a beautiful evening stroll, there is something for everyone.

To help you plan your evening, here is a preview of the main hubs and activities you will find along the Stroll route:

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