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Save The Meadows - Philadelphia
@savethemeadows.bsky.social
An autonomous, decentralized campaign to save the wild acres known as the "FDR Meadows" from privatization and development.
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(Posts dated 1/22/25 and earlier were imported from x.com/savefdrmeadows)
Apparently Californians need cheap cookware more than they need to remain free of cancer.
California governor rejects bill to phase out "forever" chemicals used in cookware, children's products
Gov. Gavin Newsom votoes bill to phase out a range of popular consumer products, including nonstick pots and pans, that contain synthetic chemicals with links to cancer.
www.latimes.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Archive version:
archive.ph
September 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Archived version:
archive.ph
September 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM
More coverage, from the Philadelpha Inquirer @inquirer.com:
Lawsuit opposing FDR Park renovation will get another day in court
The city and the Fairmount Park Conservancy did not appeal the verdict by the Commonwealth Court.
share.inquirer.com
August 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
fyi re the residents' suit — it is still going and just won a big round in Commonwealth Court. drive.google.com/file/d/15gV0...
August 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Philadelphia's kids (and adults!) deserve the safest, highest quality facilities available.

Mayor @cherelleparker.bsky.social and Council President Kenyatta Johnson: Playing fields that expose the public to toxic PFAS and other chemicals are simply unacceptable.

*How is this even a question?*
July 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Artificial turf even costs more than natural grass. Yet Phila Parks & Rec and the Fairmount Park Conservancy insist on it.
Artificial Turf: Facts with Sources PUB
ARTIFICIAL TURF: Facts with sources Last updated: Dec 22, 2024 • Online with links to sources at bit.ly/artificial-turf-facts Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy have made ...
docs.google.com
July 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM