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February 7, 2014 Category: Uncategorized
 l_screen-shot-2014-01-31-at-4-52-06-pm Here’s a new map for finding do-gooding businesses across the U.S.This Good World has created a big, interactive map, which aims to connect and support good businesses — so that consumers can more easily discover these businesses and be able to support them too. [NewsWorks]
ibc-healthcare-incubator Independence Blue Cross launching health IT incubator in Center City Independence Blue Cross is opening a 5,000 square foot “Center for Healthcare Innovation” at 1700 Market Street that will be home to DreamIt Health, University health research collaborations and more. [Technically Philly]
 shake-shack-s-new-shift_design-bike-corral.752.502.s City solidifies plans for bike corrals, parklets and pedestrian plazas Legislation to add pedestrian plazas, parklets and bike corrals to The Philadelphia Code, under Streets jurisdiction was introduced in January. Before now, these “pedestrian amenities” have been installed on an ad hoc basis through Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities pilot programs [PlanPhilly]
Axis Philly Profiles Azavea Founder Robert CheethamAxis Philly explores the history and character of Robert Cheetham, founder of the tech company Azavea and so-called godfather of open source data in Philadelphia. The profile covers his background as a computer mapping specialist for the Philadelphia police up to his current role as a civic advocate and mentor to the tech community. [Axis Philly]
no text Breakdown of Free Tax Preparation Services The Office of Housing and Community Development put together a list of the numerous free tax preparation services available in Philadelphia. The list also includes a map with the locations of of the services. [Office of Housing and Community Development]

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