Weccacoe Playground – Passyunk Post

Weccacoe Playground renovations began this week

March 29, 2016March 29, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 400 Catharine St., Catharine Street, park, playground, Weccacoe Playground min read

Weccacoe Playground has been set for renovations for some time now, but once the historical burial ground was discovered on the site, plans became delayed. After much debate over the future of this community space on the 400 block of

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Weccacoe Playground improvements to move forward despite historic burial ground on site

February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 400 Catharine St., Catharine Street, Weccacoe Playground min read

Weccacoe Playground on the 400 block of Catharine Street boasts more than just playground equipment. Underneath that community space is a burial ground for as many as 5,000 people from the Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in the 1800’s.

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Learn grant writing skills at this upcoming workshop

October 19, 2015October 19, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth Catharine Street, Queen Village Neighbors Association, School District of Philadelphia, Weccacoe Playground min read

Have you ever wondered how to get money to start a new program at your school? Now’s the time to learn how at this Queen Village Neighborhood Association event on Thursday to teach you how to effectively write grant proposals.

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7-story mixed-use building proposed for corner of 6th and Washington Ave.

October 14, 2014October 13, 2014 Taylor Farnsworth 1043 S. 6th St., 541 Washington Ave., 543 Washington Ave., QVNA, Washington Avenue, Weccacoe Playground, Zoning min read

The Queen Village Neighborhood Association will discuss the proposed demolition of three existing structures at 541 and 542 Washington Ave. and 1043 S. 6th St. in favor of a 7-story mixed-use building. The project needs a zoning variance and the