With a Little Political Will, City Hall Can Curb the Scourge of Illegal Dumping

As a veteran, Herbert is no stranger to taking on challenging missions to make a difference. Through his work with the grassroots organization 215 People’s Alliance Northeast Chapter, he began spearheading the effort to clean up Snake Road for good, as covered in the January 2024 issue of Grid (#176).

Aminata Calhoun has been waging a similar battle against illegal dumping from her home in the Belmont neighborhood of West Philadelphia. Calhoun was featured on the cover of Grid’s September 2020 (#136) issue with the apt coverline “Belmont Beauty,” given Calhoun’s penchant for style as she beautifies her neighborhood. But sadly, Calhoun’s seemingly irrepressible energy can be subdued by illegal dumpers who leave piles of trash in already underserved communities. READ MORE…

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