Spruce Hill’s favorite fall celebration is back! The annual Parktoberfest brings the neighborhood together for an afternoon of local brews, music, and community connection at Clark Park. Organized by the Friends of Clark Park, the event serves as a vital fundraiser to support ongoing care, beautification, and programming for one of West Philly’s most cherished green spaces. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10, transforming the park into a vibrant autumnal gathering space for neighbors of all ages.

All proceeds from beverage sales and donations directly benefit the Friends of Clark Park to fund year-round maintenance, tree planting, and public programming.

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UPDATE (10/6/26): More rescheduled sales are coming up on Saturday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 17, according to West Philadelphia Community Yard Sales organizers. The Yard Sale Map published in September received over 62,000 hits and there is interest in organizing another West Philadelphia Community Yard Sale this Spring.

Due to inclement weather, many of the 60+ West Philadelphia Community Yard Sales originally scheduled for Sept. 26 were rescheduled. Rain dates were updated on the Yard Sale Map.

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HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy will host its 5th Annual Community Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its campus located at 4400 Baltimore Avenue. The annual event brings together students, families, staff, alumni, and neighbors to celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day, mark HMS’s 144th anniversary, and honor the students who drive the school’s mission forward.

This year’s Community Day carries special significance as HMS unveils its Vision for Impact—the centerpiece of a new six-year strategic plan. The roadmap focuses on strengthening the school’s core programs, expanding services, deepening community connections, and creating new possibilities for students and their families.

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State and city leaders gathered this morning to officially open the doors to the new home of PA CareerLink® West Philadelphia. Formerly located at 3901 Market Street, the full-service career center has relocated to 5548 Chestnut Street, Suite 101, placing comprehensive employment and workforce development resources directly accessible to neighborhood residents.

The relocation marks a significant step forward in expanding access to career opportunities across the city. By bringing free workforce services into the heart of West Philadelphia, local officials and workforce leaders aim to bridge the gap between job seekers and local employers, making career growth more accessible where community members live and commute.

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The Office of Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd District) is launching a series of property tax assessment workshops across West and Southwest Philadelphia to help residents navigate rising property values and secure available tax relief, including the low-income property tax freeze.

The first two workshops take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Transfiguration Baptist Church (3732 Fairmount Ave) and Thursday, Oct. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Belmont Charter School (4030 Brown St). Additional workshops across neighboring communities will be announced in the coming weeks.

Following recent citywide property reassessments conducted by the City Office of Property Assessments, many Philadelphia homeowners are facing higher property value evaluations—and potentially larger tax bills. Recognizing the financial pressure this places on local families, Councilmember Gauthier’s office is bringing resources directly into neighborhoods to ensure residents take full advantage of city assistance programs.

During the workshops, attendees will receive one-on-one assistance with their property assessment, tax relief, and estate planning.

On Thursday, Sept. 17, at 8:45 a.m., a rally will be held at City Hall, North Apron, to protest the Mayor’s proposed extension of the City’s contract with Reworld Incinerator to continue burning our trash, thus generating tons of airborne pollutants and ash. Protesters will urge the City Council, which must approve all City contracts, to reject the Mayor’s proposal.

West Philly’s Councilmember, Jamie Gauthier, will offer the amendment to disapprove this contract when the Mayor sends it to the Council. Gauthier makes three main arguments against the contract extension:

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