The Possibilities of Neighborhood 

by Pam Rempe | Sep 4, 2024 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, Imagine the Possibilities

When we uprooted our family of five from a home, neighborhood, and city that we loved, we were unsure about when, where, or how we would experience the kind of community we were leaving. We had purchased the house near parks, splash pads, and walking paths when our...

Neighboring Lessons from the City of Brotherly Love

by Pam Rempe | Aug 27, 2024 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, Uncategorized

Moving is hard, especially moving to a city you have no connection to. When I made the move from Durham, North Carolina, to Philadelphia, it was a massive culture shock. But one that I’m glad I experienced, because it taught me how to be more connected to my...

Trust in Your Neighbors Could Benefit Your Health and America

by Pam Rempe | Jul 30, 2024 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, Neighborhood Well-being

Here is an easy way to improve your health: trust your neighbors. A 2011 study from the University of Missouri showed that increasing trust in neighbors is associated with better self-reported health.  “I examined the idea of ‘relative position,’ or where one...

Neighborhood Champions

by Pam Rempe | Jul 17, 2024 | Discover the Gifts, Getting to Know Your Neighbors, Imagine the Possibilities

You won’t hear about them on Tik Tok. You won’t see them on television. They don’t display trophies, but they are winners. And, like all champions, they face new situations each day.  Our next-door neighbor wears a fanny pack for her daily walk. Geanie’s pack is...

5 Steps to a Successful Block Party

by Pam Rempe | Jun 27, 2024 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, How-to

Few things bring neighborhoods together like a good old-fashioned block party. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors, catch up with friends, enjoy good food and entertainment, and let kids (and sometimes pets) hang out—all while sharing the responsibilities...

How My Dog Helped Me be a Better Neighbor

by Jonathan Carone | May 1, 2024 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, Neighborhood Well-being

I’m a cat person. When I was growing up, my family had both dogs and cats, but I’ve always preferred cats. When I grew up, I married a man who also loves cats, and our children are cat-lovers, as well.    But we had a dog once, a really...