☀️ The sound of the fire hydrant, the sticky sweetness of a popsicle, and the “seasonal” friends who felt like family for a few short weeks. I used to think I missed out by not going to summer camp, but looking back, the city taught me everything I needed to know about being independent. Written… Continue reading The City-Built Spirit: Why I Don’t Regret Missing Summer Camp
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The Green Lungs of The Bronx: Pelham Bay Park & City Island, Week 4
Written and original art by Dennis Harvell 🌊 Pelham Bay Park & City Island At the northeastern edge of the Bronx, where the urban grid dissolves into salt marshes and shoreline, lies Pelham Bay Park—the single largest public park in New York City. Spanning over 2,700 acres, its sheer scale and ecological diversity make it… Continue reading The Green Lungs of The Bronx: Pelham Bay Park & City Island, Week 4