Pop-up City Cleveland utilizes abandoned spaces to create temporary community events
Cleveland, Ohio has seen a steady decline in the amount of people living there in the past decade. Caused by the deindustrialization of factories, people moving out of Cleveland have left pockets of abandoned buildings and vacant land. The vacant land and buildings are looked as eyesores by neig [...]

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A Philadelphia based photographer sheds light on the daily lives of citizens in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia has two very distinct sides, one is the touristy, highly commercialized center city and then there is the neighborhoods, generations deep where you see the life of Philadelphia residents and the hardships some face. In certain areas such as North Philadelphia, conditions are rough [...]

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Started in a recession, the Community Design Collaborative keeps Architects working on non-profit projects that benefit Philadelphia residents and their communities
In the present economy, it is very hard to find a job. But in times of need people will find ways to keep themselves working. Like when a group of architects who in 1991, during a time of similar economic climate, had trouble finding jobs, they decided to create something that would keep them wo [...]

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A Kensington resident started a street clean up initiative to bring value and pride back to her neighborhood
Holly DeMuro is a resident of Kensington. She has lived there around the corner from the El for twenty years. She has seen the decline in the neighborhood, from abandoned lots to trash and neglected furniture lining the streets. Unhappy with the condition of her neighborhood, Holly decided to take a [...]

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A North Philadelphia man turns his family owned bar into a Learning Center in the Strawberry Mansion community.
At 2951 Dauphin Street A once neighborhood bar is jam packed with locals. Men are seen in the back chatting and planning the future of the place, while children and teens are having fun in the front. At 2951 Dauphin Street a former neighborhood bar is now a learning center. Where the bar once st [...]

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Rev. Jesse Jackson offered words of encouragement to Occupiers in Philadelphia earlier this evening.
Leisurely walking through in an unannounced visit to the Occupy Philadelphia camp earlier this evening was Rev. Jesse Jackson, who offered encouraging words to protesters. Addressing the crowd in the Occupier's "mic check" fashion, Jackson reinforced the ideas of the movement by saying "this movemen [...]

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Hidden City Philadelphia Celebrates a Philadelphia Architect along Boat House Row
Happy 172nd Birthday, Frank Furness! He was an architect who designed more than 600 buildings, and most of them are located in the Philadelphia area. Hidden City Philadelphia, a web magazine that aims to foster "public dialogue by the exploration of the intersection of people and plac [...]

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Art in the Open is looking for artists to create urban environmental art installations along water front, May 18-20, 2012.
From May 18-20, 2012, artists and viewers alike will be able to draw inspiration from Philadelphia's urban and natural spaces along the city's two rivers. Art in the Open, a citywide event that celebrates artists and their inspirations for creating art, debuted in June 2010, showcasing a vibran [...]

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Today is the day to transfer your money from a "Too Big to Fail" bank, to a smaller, community friendly credit union or bank. Don't miss out on today's opportunity to make your community a better place!
Today, November 5th is National Bank Transfer Day. As part of the Occupy Wall Street movement, thousands of other concerned citizens like you will be taking their hard earned money and transferring their money into community credit unions or banks. How does this affect you, your money and your commu [...]

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West Philadelphia Tool Library Provides Access to Thousands of Tools for Community/Home Projects
Have you ever debated tackling a home remodeling project, but have second guessed it because you lack access to the tools that are required for the job? West Philadelphia Tool Library is a non-profit organization that loans out tools to their members for various community, home and garden projects. [...]

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Tomorrow Night FN Gallery Will Hold an All Female Juried Show
FN Gallery, a gallery run by the Circle of Hope Church, will be hosting an all female juried show at 2009 Frankford ave. They hold opening receptions every first Friday for local artists who are interested in showcasing their original artwork. The reception will run from 6 - 9pm.

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Philadelphia Police Department Partners with Website to Provide Citizens with Direct Access to Crime Data
How safe is my neighborhood? If you are asking yourself the same question, you may want to visit Crime Reports' website to check and see how your neighborhood ranks among other Philadelphia neighborhoods. Crime Reports' website provides citizens and area businesses with direct access to Philadelphia [...]

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Travel and Leisure website ranks Philadelphia above New York and Washington D.C. in terms of culture
Visitors of Philadelphia have recently ranked Philly as the #1 Cultural City in the U.S. on Travel and Leisure's Website. Philadelphia beat out Washington D.C. and New York City for the top spot, though by a narrow margin, in the category of culture. Although the results aren't scientific [...]

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By partnering with The Welcome Center of Pennsylvania, Project Bridging Cultures tutors students in English and other subjects as well as provides college and career guidance
South Philadelphia is known for having a large immigrant and non-English speaking population. Naturally it is hard to live and adjust to life in a foreign land, especially when you have a difficult time speaking the language. The South Philadelphia High School recognized that their students who [...]

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Philly Socialists are Holding a Benefit Show to Fund Initiatives Throughout City
Philly Socialists are holding a benefit show at PhilaModa, 531 N.12th Street Philadelphia. The show starts at 7pm and is $5 at the door. The money collected will help fund initiatives such as a free internet project, free English classes for immigrants in North Philly, an upcoming food distribu [...]

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Philly Socialists Create a Wireless Corridor in Philadelphia with Hopes to Expand
Remember when the City of Philadelphia came out and promised free, cheap, wireless internet? Well, Philly Socialists are working to establish a wireless corridor in Port Richmond, trying to actually implement the wireless initiative that the City was never able to start.   Anthony, from Philly [...]

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Creative Philadelphia's Town hall Meeting encourages participation from the creative community on how to create opportunities, overcome challenges and establish long term goals that will make arts, culture and creativity thrive in Philadelphia.
Creative Philadelphia, an initiative of Philadelphia's Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, held a Town Hall Meeting earlier this evening to discuss the challenges, opportunities and long term goals facing the city's creative community. Mayor Michael Nutter addressed the crowd in the W [...]

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Three GAMP high school students reach out to Safe Routes Philly, to foster a relationship in building bicycle and pedestrian safety at their school.
Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP) students Jose, Santino and Jeremy were asked by their high school teacher, Brian Terpak, to solve a problem in their community for a class project. Through the guidance of Mr. Terpak, the three students contacted Safe Routes Philly, to help solve the problem of b [...]

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An International and Innovative Fiber and Textile Festivals Runs Through April In Philadelphia
FiberPhiladelphia, which takes place from March through April, is an international and regional festival featuring innovative fiber and textile art.  The Exhibitions take place at over 40 different locations throughout the city, including major institutions and independent venues. They feature work [...]

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Can Philadelphia Bars doing business till 3AM to keep Schools Open?
  The Philadelphia school district is facing a shortage of millions and Blondell Reynolds Brown has opened the discussion with extending last call. She posted on her Facebook: "Today I introduced a bill in City Council that would allow bars in Philadelphia to stay open an additional hour [...]

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Tomorrow Soak It Up, Philly! will be celebrating another green street in the city, as celebrations continue every Thursday through March and April.
Soak It Up, Philly! will celebrate another green street tomorrow, March 8th at 4:30 pm at 6th Street & Jackson Street in South Philadelphia. These celebrations offer city residents to experience the Philadelphia Water Department's green storm water management projects. The streets that are [...]

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Philly SEED is looking for educational entrepreneurs who have the right ideas based in the education sector.
Philly SEED (Supporting Entrepreneurship in Education) 2012 is a new crowd-founded and -sourced opportunity presented by Philly CORE LEADERS and Councilman Bill Green. This great opportunity allows Educational Entrepreneurs (both for-profit and non-profit) to present their ideas in front of an audie [...]

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