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A City-Wide Sustainability Celebration

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In a society that often chooses convenience and efficiency over quality and thoroughness, there are many Philadelphians looking to reset this mindset. One of them is photographer Brad Maule, who kayaked 112 miles on the Schuylkill to document litter. Brad points out that we need to change the mentality of “we need to have more cleanups” and promote the message of “we need to stop […]

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The 2016 Kentucky Derby Party at West Laurel Hill

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GIDDY UP! On Saturday May 7th, 2016, people will gather in the conservatory of West Laurel Hill Cemetery to watch the 142nd Kentucky Derby! The West Laurel Hill Derby Party, now in its 4th year, has quickly become the event of the spring season, and a signature event for West Laurel Hill. Guests are encouraged

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IBA’s Women in Business Event to Take Place on March 29

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If you’re looking for an event that empowers women, then we have just the thing for you! In honor of Women’s History Month, the Independence Business Alliance* is hosting their 3rd annual Women in Business Panel Discussion on March 29! The panel will include women business owners, professionals, and state and local leaders from the LGBT

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17 Local Organizations You Should Consider Donating to for #GivingTuesday

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After we celebrate Thanksgiving with our loved ones and shop until we drop on Black Friday/Cyber Monday, there is #GivingTuesday. On December 1st,  we donate our time and money towards charities, communities centers, schools, businesses, and other organizations that help our communities to grow and thrive. Started four years ago, Giving Tuesday stemmed from a simple idea of

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How to Help Combat Hunger & Homelessness in Philadelphia

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  Every year, hunger and homelessness is brought to the forefront of our societal consciousness through National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (NHHAW). In the week before Thanksgiving, The National Coalition for the Homeless works especially hard to raise awareness of these issues across the United States. From November 14 through 22, local organizations in

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