Press

fairhill in the news

From Blight to Blessing – Logan Center, March 2024

Philly’s Wealthiest Neighborhoods Have Median Incomes that are $100,000 More than the Poorest Areas – Philadelphia Inquirer, December 2023

We Will Write the World: Stories of Fairhill – Mural Arts, October 2023

Historic Fair Hill Cemetery Provides Never to be Forgotten Stories – FOX29, February 2023

Power of Place – Swarthmore Bulletin, Spring 2021

Growing Together – Philadelphia Orchard Project, Spring 2021

Fair Hill Examines the 19th Amendment’s Meaning and History – Billy Penn, August 2020

Community Gardens Green Vacant Lots and Feed Residents – Philadelphia Neighborhoods, January 2019

Resurrecting Fairhill – Grow Magazine, Spring 2017

A Continuing Miracle in North Philadelphia – Friends Journal, 2015

Historic Fair Hill Cleans Up the Neighborhood – Philadelphia Neighborhoods, April 2014

Quakers Clean Up a North Philadelphia Burial Ground – WHYY Fresh Air, June 1997

Community Voices

"Historic Fair Hill is much more than a partner. They are our family at Julia de Burgos, their work and dedication to the students we serve is unmatched."

school principal

"I’m a sophomore at West Chester University majoring in Engineering. I first got interested from being a farm intern at HFH."

Neighbor

"I felt proud learning about the history of my neighborhood and realizing how helpful I can be."

Youth Intern

"My students love getting their hands in the dirt, caring for a little plant, tasting what is ripe. Being out here calms them, makes them happy. One ESL student wrote her first essay about her trip to the garden.”

Teacher

“My kids love playing here- running, digging, climbing trees, finding bugs. They want to come over every day."

Neighbor

"Thank you is simply not enough to express what a joy it is to take a class to the library! They absolutely love what you’ve provided and they love having a physical book to read. Library visits are the highlight of the week. As a teacher it’s wonderful talking to all of you - your positivity is much needed and your kindness is very appreciated."

Teacher

"I'm proud of the improvement that I’ve had as a human being and becoming a resource for my community."

Staff member