Starr Garden Rec Center & Playground in Philadelphia’s Society Hill neighborhood has a reputation as a welcoming space for LGTBQIA+ Philadelphians thanks to events programming, and well-trained staff. Starr Garden Recreation Leader Chloe Harris talks about what it takes to make community spaces feel inclusive.
Author Archives: Nikki Schaffer
Nikki is thrilled to return to Philly after spending her days outdoors as an experiential educator in rural Connecticut. As a writer and audio producer, she is passionate about exploring how we experience belonging and connection in public spaces and the natural world.
Previously, Nikki apprenticed at the award-winning podcast Shelter in Place and interned with several nonprofits, including Impact Services and The Borgen Project. These experiences deepened her love for storytelling and community engagement, inspiring her to connect with others as an audio storyteller.
When she's not at home with her partner, Jake, and their imaginary cat named Tofu, you can find Nikki reading books, diving into big ideas, and befriending trees and birds.
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Resistance to AI Data Centers in Southwest Philly
After years of fighting to shut down an oil refinery in Southwest Philly that residents said was a threat to public health, a group of organizers want to make sure the next business to move into the neighborhood doesn’t pose similar problems around the block. Reporter Nikki Schaffer brings us this story.