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Aug. 30, 2013 11:40 am
Biking in the City: Philadelphia Weekly Sparks Conversation on the Struggle Between Bikes vs. Cars
For anyone who's part of the nearly 2 percent of Philadelphians who regularly bike, you know it's an adventure to say the least. Motorists, pedestrians, buses, potholes, and the unexpected surprises can make a daily commute feel more like a game of Frogger.
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Aug. 27, 2013 3:23 pm
Creekside Co-op in Danger of Closing Before One-Year Anniversary
Creekside Co-op, located in Cheltenham just north of Fern Rock Transportation Center, announced last week that it is in danger of closing before its one year anniversary in November.
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Aug. 22, 2013 3:45 pm
Philadelphia Children’s Alliance to Open Central Location
After over 20 years of working with children who have been the victim of sexual abuse, the Philadelphia Children's Alliance is getting a central location.
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Aug. 22, 2013 11:05 am
Local Food How To: Part Two
In part two, we look at farmers’ markets and cooperatives, two options with physical locations for those that enjoy the act of selecting their food and building relationships with their food providers.
method
Aug. 21, 2013 10:46 am
Local Food How To: Part One
In part one of our Local Food How To series, we will explore food options that involve pre-ordering food in bulk on a weekly, monthly or seasonal basis.
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Aug. 20, 2013 4:02 pm
Temple University Web Survey Analyzes Youth Related Anti-Violence Services
The City of Philadelphia and Temple University's Department of Criminal Justice are conducting a web survey that aims to provide a better understanding of the landscape of youth related organizations working to reduce violence throughout the city.
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Aug. 20, 2013 9:00 am
Creating a Community of Tradition: A Q&A with Chris Bartlett, Executive Director of the William Way LGBT Community Center
Chris Bartlett, a Philadelphia native, has served as Executive Director of the William Way LGBT Community Center for the last three years. With 12 employees and more than 200 active volunteers, the place is always buzzing — which Bartlett says is one of its best features. We asked Bartlett to tell us about himself, his […]
purpose
Aug. 19, 2013 3:44 pm
Chester County Cafe Joins in Pay as You Wish Pricing Trend
In 2011, Radiohead released its latest album online and allowed buyers to set their own price. The album still sold millions worldwide, bringing national attention to the idea that fixed pricing is not the only option.
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Aug. 15, 2013 2:59 pm
West Rockland Street’s Litter Scavenger Hunt Turns Cleanup into a Game
On August 8th, 15 kids, ages three to 13, took to the streets on a scavenger hunt for specific items often found in the heaps of litter tucked into vacant lots and scattered across sidewalks and front lawns.
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Aug. 15, 2013 2:25 pm
Department of Commerce Unveils Forgivable Loan Program to Boost Commercial Corridors
A new program by the Department of Commerce is offering "forgivable loans" ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 to eligible retail, food, and creative nonprofit and for-profit businesses.