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Occupy Philly Year Two – The Fight Continues

by Anonymous PHILADELPHIA, PA — On September 17th, 2011, the first tents went up at Zuccotti Park in the financial district of New York City. What resulted was an international insurgency of activists...

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Recycling Has Its Rewards In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The City of Philadelphia offers incentives to recycle: You can earn rewards when you and your neighbors recycle — including gift cards, gift certificates and discounts. It’s easy....

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Occupy Philly Daily Happenings

Sunday Oct 28th 1:00pm  The People’s Protest Against the Fraternal Order of Police! – 1336 Spring Garden St 2:00pm  PHARE/Wells Fargo working group – 1706 Race St. 2:00pm  SAVE YOUR POST OFFICE &...

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Hurricane Sandy Aftermath

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Hurricane Sandy proved to be one of the most severe natural disasters the region has ever seen. Thirty-nine people were killed (mostly from trees.) There were a record number of...

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Earthquake In Camden

CAMDEN, NJ — There was a Thanksgiving Day earthquake in Camden, New Jersey. Magnitude 2.1 – GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA, NEW JERSEY The epicenter was near W Atlantic Avenue and Oak Lane — a short...

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Occupy Philadelphia Events for the Week

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Occupy Philly movement posts their calender for November 2 – 9, 2012: Sunday December 2nd, 3pm – Strike Debt Philly! Meeting – Wooden Shoe Books – 704 South St – Strike Debt...

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Philadelphia Area Businesses and Charities

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides in Center City Philadelphia Golf Tournament Planning – Apparel, Awards, Gifts, Logoed Items Underwater World Council Rock Basketball Association The “Heart of Art” Gallery...

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Endless Mountain Fieldstone

Endless Mountain Fieldstone is a company nestled in the beautiful Endless Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, maintaining high standards of quality throughout the supply, project design and...

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Sustainability Tax Credit

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The City of Philadelphia released the application for the Sustainable Business Tax Credit, created by legislation sponsored by Councilman James Kenney and passed by City Council in...

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Container Gardening Workshop

CONTAINER GARDENING WORKSHOP AT GLEN FOERD Saturday, June 1st from 11:30am to 1:00pm Registration required $25 for members, $35 for non-members. Have you always admired those lovely pots of flowers at...

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Bird Watch Walk in Philadelphia

Glen Foerd on the Delaware 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114 215 632 5330 POPULAR BIRD WALK RETURNS TO GLEN FOERD Come join us on Saturday, April 27th, @ 7:00am for an enjoyable and educational...

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Citywide Summit Folk Arts and Cultural Treasures

Saturday May 4th – 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM TAG Education for Liberation Curriculum Fair and Citywide Summit Folk Arts and Cultural Treasures School, 1023 Callowhill Street The morning Curriculum Fair will...

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Cleanup Of Brownfield Land

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the City of Philadelphia as one of 20 communities to receive a grant to conduct a planning study to guide the cleanup and...

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Monsanto Protests

WEST CHESTER, PA — On May 25, 2013, protests against Monsanto were held throughout the nation including several locations in the Delaware Valley. Consumers are concerned about the company responsible...

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Philadelphia Air Pollution

About this map To begin exploring how air pollution may affect your community, use this interactive map of more than 17,000 facilities that have emitted hazardous chemicals into the air. Color-coded...

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Local Honey

Nutritionists believe that local honey has health benefits. Since the bees collect nectar from locals plants, it may help relieve allergy symptoms. A small farm located at 351 W. Lincoln Highway,...

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Philadelphia Mayor On Climate Change

Mayor Michael A. Nutter made the following statement on President Obama’s Climate Change Address: “The broad and comprehensive climate action plan unveiled today by President Obama gives us a path...

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Record Rain

July 28, 2013 was a record rainfall day for the City Of Philadelphia with over 8 inches being recorded at the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Power to the airport’s terminal A failed causing...

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World Food Day March Against Monsanto

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Thousands of people are anticipated to take part in the World Food Day March Against Monsanto on Saturday, October 12 at 2:00PM at Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA. Organizers...

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Philadelphia Air Quality and Weather

Although Philadelphia is located less than 100 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, its climate is predominantly influenced by air masses and prevailing winds from an inland direction. The weather is highly...

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