Student and independent journalist Frances Dumlao (@francesdumlao) produced, shot and edited this outstanding quick-look into what we’re all about. She attended our third Repair Fair at Memphis Street Academy in January 2015, interviewing and shooting for her Arcadia University senior project. Her YouTube web series EcoPhilly is just off the ground and not something to be missed! […]
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Philly’s Greensgrow Farms to host Repair Fair
Greensgrow Farms, an urban farming legend and staple in Philadelphia, has scheduled the Philly Fixers Guild for a repair fair this Spring. On March 28th, 2015, the fixers and volunteers of the Philly Fixers Guild will set up shop in the greenhouse area at Kensington’s Greensgrow Farms. Event Details here…
Nearly 60 Broken Items Brought to November Repair Fair
This past Saturday, the Guild’s talented fixers had their hands full with a continuous stream of broken and damaged items. Guests from as far away as Buck’s County brought everything from lawn mowers to dining room chairs. Of the almost 60 items carried in for repair, 30 were brought back to life through cooperation between owner […]