TikTok video by SaveTheMeadows

284 likes, 15 comments - savethemeadows on May 11, 2023: "Trying to decide which mayoral candidate is most Meadows-friendly? Save The Meadows is not endorsing a mayoral candidate, but we have been watching to determine whose policies would protect the FDR Meadows and fund our neighborhood parks. Helen Gym and Rebecca Rhynhart are included here because they are the only mayoral candidates who have spoken about FDR Park, in candidate forums as well as at other public events that we know of. Swipe to see what they've said on the record. If we hear from any other candidates, we will post those too! Watch their responses to a question about the Park plan, both at Philly for Change on April 24: Gym: https://tinyurl.com/hgmeadows Rhynhart: https://tinyurl.com/rrmeadows The next mayor will appoint the next Parks Commissioner, and as we know, this appointment has significant implications for the future of the FDR Meadows. Our next Parks Commissioner should be more than just a deal-maker and more than a competent administrator. They must be a proven and committed protector of our natural resources and a tireless advocate for all of our parks — not as a source of revenue but as a public resource for our whole community to share and enjoy. . . . @helengymphl @rrhynhart . . . #savethemeadows #savetheFDRmeadows #voteforchange #protectphillyparks #peopleoverprofit #democracyoverdevelopment #meadowsovermoney".

Title: Approving three multiyear agreements with the Federation Internationale de Football Association and any amendments and addenda thereto, as well as ancillary agreements with other parties, concerning the participation of the City in hosting and staging the 2026 FIFA World Cup; all under certain terms and conditions.

We, the people of Philadelphia, demand that you STOP the destruction of the FDR Meadows, South Philadelphia's only public green space with urban meadow and woodlands. The development and privatization of our public lands is out of control in Philadelphia. The administration’s plan for FDR Park does not reflect the present-day needs and wants of the community. It is dangerous for the environment and public health, and it sets a precedent of privatization of our public lands that we, the public, do not accept.

Join us for an engaging and informative stroll through FDR Meadows with Andrew the Arborist and experience the magic of the woods at the FDR Meadows! Free with registration. Visit https://bit.ly/treewalk1009

This video attempts to cut through the spin to discuss what's really at stake with implementation of the FDR Park Master Plan… UPDATE: Since this video was made, Councilmember Helen Gym (@HelenGymAtLarge) released a statement on Twitter on 8/25 “calling upon the City to revisit the FDR Park Master Plan to protect the Meadows”. #pp4fdr #savethemeadowsfdr

142 likes, 1 comments - savethemeadows on August 25, 2025: "👏🏽👏🏽👏🏼👏🏾 THIS SATURDAY! Free with registration ✊🏽 Clapping for Nature returns to FDR Meadows this summer after its debut at the 2024 Philade...

Gov. Ron DeSantis is withdrawing — at least for now — plans from his administration to add golf courses, pickleball courts and 350-room hotels to Florida state parks after the proposal faced intense public and political backlash.

South Philadelphia dad and Little League coach Alex Kaslowitz remembers watching the Phillies play at Veterans Stadium, one of the first to install artificial turf in 1970. Since then, as reported in the Philadelphia Inquirer, six former Phillies have died from a rare form of brain cancer linked to the turf they played on. “That really hit me hard because I can literally picture these players. I can picture the stadium and the heat — you would even see it was cloudy on the very hot days,” Kaslowitz said. “And you know, the catcher’s sucking in all this air …

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64 likes, 1 comments - savethemeadows on February 5, 2024: "Gnome Alert! Save the Date! We could not be more excited to have one of our favorite performance artists @tartar.biz making an appearance in one of the most beloved spaces in South Philadelphia. The gnome invites your attention! FEB. 11th, 2PM @ the FDR Meadows Picnic Grove Free. Dress warm, and come on out! DISCLAIMER about the 13+ age suggestion: There will be improv, and the gnome may use some explicit language 'cause this plan is f&g$#d up! Parents, y'all know your kids best. We trust your judgment! PAUSE THE PLAN and reconsider for the sake of the trees, the fox, the bald eagles, and all the magical creatures! #pausetheFDRplan #pausetheplan #philadelphia #savethemeadows #savetheFDRmeadows #urbangreen #peopleoverprofit #meadowsovermoney #savethemeadows #philaparksandrec #syntheticturf #philadelphiasportsfields #fairmountparkconservancy #noplasticfields #NOsyntheticturfatfdrpark #Noartificial TurfattheFDRMeadows #banPlastic #sticktograss #StopPrivitizingOurParks #savetrees @fo_fdrpark".

Performance artist Alex Tatarsky revives their gnome character in an effort to save The Meadows at FDR Park from clearcutting.