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The Best Apps to Make Urban Parenting Easier – Plus Promo Codes!

I’ve said before that there is no way I could accomplish half of what I do without modern technology. I seriously don’t even know how…

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Speak Out About Philadelphia’s Plans for a Fracking-Fueled Economy

Corporate interests in Philadelphia have announced big plans to build more natural gas pipelines in Philadelphia. Some want to use this clearly hazardous system to position…

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Rhythm Babies Music Classes Offer a Different Beat for Philly Families

Whether you live in the city or the ‘burbs, there are plenty of music classes available for children and babies. But there are only so…

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Mark Your Calendars – And Call for Vendors! CRAFT PHILA: Liberty Bell Fall Craft Show Celebrates American Handmade Wares

Philly tourists can bypass the made-in-China liberty bell magnets and other worthless tchotchkes marketed as “souvenirs!” Here’s a new craft show that highlights true sustainability…

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Event: Our Water, Our Air, Our Communities — And Forced Gas Drilling?

Natural gas drilling (or fracking) in Pennsylvania continues to be a contentious topic – and with good reason. Governor Corbett has made it one of…

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Prom-O-Rama Offers Deep Discounts on Secondhand Prom Dresses That Give Back

Shopping secondhand is the new chic. And prom dress shoppers can make their purchase even more special by supporting Career Wardrobe. The Wardrobe Boutique announces…

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Delaware Riverkeeper Wins Victory Against PA Drilling

According to the federal Energy Information Administration, Pennsylvania is the fastest growing state for natural gas production – i.e. fracking. We know how badly that…

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Community Recycling Kids and New Foundations Charter School Clean Out Their Closets for a Cause

Parents of students at New Foundations Charter School have a new incentive to get kids cleaning out their rooms and their closets. Community Recycling’s CR…

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It’s Giving Tuesday: Donate to Crowdfunding Campaign for Philadelphia Solar Schools Initiative

The Philadelphia Solar Schools Initiative (PSSI) has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its innovative program that connects sustainable energy, education, and economic development in Philadelphia. This joint program between Solar States…

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ConnecTable: The New Sustainable Solar Charging Solution for Open Spaces

More data, more problems. That’s what we all feel like every time an iPhone update leaves us with an even shorter battery life. It doesn’t…

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