Come celebrate new and old friends at the uCity Square community block party on Friday, Sept. 26, 2-8 p.m. at 37th and Cuthbert! Featuring local food, live music & comedy (see the line up below), games, and activities for the whole family. Free chair massages and a sound bath experience for the ultimate self-care.

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Here’s an alert to the residents in the area of 44th and Pine Streets.

A person went to the emergency room for treatment this morning after being bitten by a large, possibly rabid raccoon, according to a neighbor report. The attack happened this morning in the backyard of a home on the South side of Pine, closer to 44th, according to an email sent by a neighbor and local animal/pet advocate, Linda Lee, to the UCNeighbors listserv.

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Volunteers at work at the site of the Johnny Sample (Cobbs Creek) Recreation Center, which is undergoing renovation.

City officials, community organizations, and residents gathered Friday at Johnny Sample (Cobbs Creek) Recreation Center in West Philadelphia for a Community Planting Day, which included a preview of the nearly completed $15 million facility renovation before its official opening in the fall. The event brought together Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Fairmount Park Conservancy, Rebuild Philadelphia, and community volunteers to plant 2,000 native species and enhance green spaces on the grounds of the recreation center.

Led by Fairmount Park Conservancy, volunteers added native plants to the renovated recreation center’s landscape. More greenery and connection between the recreation center and the park’s natural environment were key priorities identified during the project’s community engagement phase.

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Philly Bike Action, the non-profit organization advocating for safer bike lanes in the city, is planning a group ride through the neighborhood to celebrate the new protected bike lane on South 47th Street, according to the group’s announcement. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, who worked on the 47th Street redesign project with community members and organizations, is expected to participate in the event as well.

The ride is expected to begin at 9:20 a.m. at Clark Park (gathering starts at 9:00) and the approximately 4-mile long route will include the 47th, 48th, Walnut and Chestnut bike lanes. If you want to join in, RSVP here.

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Mural Arts Philadelphia, in partnership with the Office of Council Member Curtis Jones, Jr., has unveiled a new mural, titled Legacy of Leadership, at 110 N. 63rd Street, just north of Market. The huge mural, which is visible from 63rd Street, is designed by prominent Philadelphia-based artist Gabe Tiberino and dedicated to the “Fathers of West Philadelphia.” It features portraits of men who have made a lasting impact on the community – community organizers, public servants, and leaders:

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Image courtesy of University City District

The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll, is returning Thursday, Sept. 4. The year’s second and final edition of the Stroll (the first one was held in June) is 5-8 p.m. between 40th and 51st streets and will feature dozens of local businesses and community vendors. As always, this event is a great opportunity to enjoy special one-night-only deals for $1, $3, or $5 from your favorite businesses, check out new local businesses and vendors, and finally, enjoy live performances while strolling along this vibrant commercial corridor.

Check out the map above featuring all the deals and participating business/vendor locations. And here’s the list of live performances and activities:

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