Winnie Harris

In the quiet neighborhood of Powelton, West Philadelphia, Winnie Harris, a 65-year-old Black female, was a beloved figure, known for her dedication to beautifying her community through nature. As the executive director of UC Green, she was instrumental in planting and caring for countless trees, and she had also founded the Holly Street Neighbors Community Garden on her own block, where she had lived for four decades. Her life, however, was tragically cut short in what police would later describ ...

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