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Not sure what goes into your blue Philadelphia single-stream* recycling bin? Download a FREE printable Green Philly Recycling Guide © You’re not alone! And we get it – you want to do the right thing! Since there’s not an easy-to-read...

What can we learn from the past to help us understand climate change? I recently attended an Academy Town Square to hear Dr. Kenneth Lacovara talk about dinosaurs because, uh, dinosaurs are awesome. He discovered one of the most gigantic dinos...

It’s that time of year again. It’s getting colder and the leaves are changing colors. It’s beautiful. Then the leaves fall off and we have to rake them – but in the city that often ends up on concrete and...

Did you know that Philadelphia has over 10,000 acres of parks? The Wissahickon Valley Park is a solid 1,800 chunk of all that green space and draws about 1.1 million visits each year. No other area of Philadelphia has gone...

As there’s a push for individuals to find happiness beyond their paycheck, companies are facing a similar moral questioning. As I began reading Ariana Huffington’s Thrive right before the Net Impact conference, the similarities between Thrive and impact in business became...

What a better day to talk about death than on All Hallows’ Eve? A couple of weekends ago, I went camping with friends. As we were driving to the mountains, we passed by a huge cemetery. Marveling at all the...

Bring the fall spirit to life in your home! Adding a few fall-inspired decorations around your house/apartment can really make the season feel more present and festive. Here are three stores located in Philly that can help you spruce up your...

The second annual Philly Free Streets is happening this Saturday, October 28. There will be a seven-mile radius completely car-free for you to bike, walk, skate basically whatever your heart desires – that doesn’t involve a car. Philly Free Streets...

Do you love your pet so much that you want a shirt with their picture on it? Here’s your chance to do so while helping shelter animals! Through Sunday, November 5th you can submit your absolute favorite photo of your...